Associate Linux Systems Administrator/ Linux Systems Administrator (AHT)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Linux Systems Administrator/ Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and enhance Linux Systems and Infrastructure for the Air & Cyberspace Intelligence Group (AC) and Space, Missiles, and Forces Intelligence Group (SM) at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. NASIC is responsible for creating all-source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber , space and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy making. Successful candidates will clearly demonstrate strong technical skills to achieve high availability, security, and integrity for the operating environment. They should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This Linux Systems Administrator will be an active part of a team of Systems, Network, and Storage Administrators who collaborate to support two production networks and a R&D environment to include Linux and Windows. As part of a broader team, successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience in Windows and Linux Administration and grow their skills in network and hardware management.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Systems Administrator:

• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience
  • A Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 0 years of experience
• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• A Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux
• Able to obtain IAT Level II certification such as CASP+ or Security+ within 90 days
• Able to obtain a Linux Administration Certification within 90 days

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Administrator:

• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent with 7 Years relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 3 Years related experience
  • Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 1 Year related experience
• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux.
• Able to obtain IAT Level II certification such as CASP+ or Security+ within 90 days
• Able to obtain a Linux Administration Certification within 90 days

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Windows Systems Administration
• Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products.  
• Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS)
• Experience with scripting using tools such as Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with network administration and related infrastructure
• Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades
• Candidate must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

This position reports to Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Beavercreek, OH, OH, USA.

Salary Range: $58,000 USD - $87,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $70,100 USD - $105,100 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.