Cyber Systems Administrator / Principal Cyber Systems Administrator

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll join our mission-driven team responsible for developing revolutionary systems that make history every day. We are looking for a Cyber Systems Administrator or Principal Cyber Systems Administrator based out of San Antonio, TX. This role requires on-site work due to the classified nature of our projects.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support (Domain, System, and Network Administration).
• Monitor and maintain smooth operation of computer systems, applications, and user experiences.
• Ensure effective communication across multi-functional teams, stakeholders, and end users.
• Expand your skill set by learning new technologies and advancing your career.

Required Qualifications

• For Cyber Systems Administrator: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience; Master’s degree with 1 year; or 6 years of applied experience in lieu of a degree.
• For Principal Cyber Systems Administrator: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; Master’s degree with 3 years; PhD with 1 year; or 9 years of applied experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A current/active DoD Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility is required.
• A current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE) must be obtained prior to start date.
• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution.
• Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, including installation, patching, network configuration, and performance enhancements.
• Configure and manage virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support with clear escalation of issue status to management and users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with on-premise environments and administering virtualization technologies (e.g., vCenter, ESXi).
• Familiarity with multiple Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Red Hat, PyPi, CentOS) and Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and more.
• Knowledge of routing protocols, ports, layer 2/3 switch configuration, and storage solutions (e.g., NetApp, Synology).
• Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) and Virtual Desktop Environment technologies.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools such as ELK, SolarWinds, and VMware Aria, as well as backup applications like VEEAM.
• Desire and aptitude to learn new technologies and enhance troubleshooting skills.
• Previous experience with RF systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00; Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long term incentives, depending on the position.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, a 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions involving government clearance.