Cyber Systems Administrator

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required for start: Top Secret. Travel: up to 10% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman you’ll help build revolutionary systems that shape lives today and for generations to come. We value bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit—people who aren’t afraid to invent the future and have fun doing it. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, with an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Employees here don’t just join the team; they make history.

This on-site role is based in Fort Gordon, GA; telecommute is not an option due to the classified nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 technical support (Domain Administration, System Administration, Network Administration).
• Monitor and maintain the smooth operation of computer systems, applications, and end-user experience.
• Communicate effectively across multi-functional teams, stakeholders, and end users.
• Learn new technologies and skills; pursue career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance required by start date and must remain current throughout employment.
• Must possess a current DoD 8570 certification for IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE) before start date.

Qualifications

Cyber Systems Administrator

• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR
• Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

Principal Cyber Systems Administrator

• PhD with 1 year of experience; OR
• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; OR
• Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

Skills

• Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, install OS software/patches, and configure network components.
• Implement OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance; perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Configure and manage virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.
• Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Escalate and communicate issue status to program management and end users.

Preferred

• On-premise environment administration.
• Virtualization environments using vCenter, ESXi, and storage provisioning; configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of virtual servers and workstations.
• Multiple Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS) and command-line navigation.
• Windows Server environments: Active Directory, DHCP, GPOs, DNS, LDAP, MS Exchange, MECM, MSSQL, WSUS.
• Routing protocols, ports, and layer 2/3 switch configuration.
• Administration of Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
• Virtual Desktop Environment technologies (Horizon, Dell Wyse Management).
• Monitoring tools: ELK, SolarWinds, VMware Aria.
• Networking: Cisco and/or VMware NSX.
• Storage solutions: NetApp, Synology.
• Backup applications: VEEAM; backup and recovery solutions.

Pay

• Cyber Systems Administrator: $72,100 – $108,100
• Principal Cyber Systems Administrator: $89,400 – $134,200

Salary ranges are guidelines; offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply.