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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Systems Administrator/Principal Cyber Systems Administrator - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Elkridge, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $72,100.0 - $108,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Confluence, JIRA, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Microsoft Exchange Server, Monitoring of Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux Distribution, Microsoft SQL Server, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, NetApp Applications, Routing, Network Administration, Network Virtualization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Server Virtualization, System Software, Virtualization Technology, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Atlassian Tools, Vcenter, Bitbucket, Veeam, Wsus, Cisco, Atlassian Bamboo, Vmware - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7bdac13ad6705470714cac6465ea4e75/eaa ## About the Role * Master's Degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience; NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in place of a degree. * US Citizenship * Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered. TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and remain in place throughout employment. * Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date (example: Security+ CE) * Provides support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. * Manages IT system infrastructure and related processes., * PhD with 1 year of experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in place of a degree. * US Citizenship * Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered. TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and remain in place throughout employment. * Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date (example: Security+ CE) * Provides support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. * Manages IT system infrastructure and related processes., * Experience working with on-premise environments. * Administration of virtualization environments using technologies such as vCenter, ESXi, and storage provisioning, including the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of virtual servers and workstations. * Experience with multiple Linux distributions. Ability to assist end users by navigating via command line through different variations of Linux Operating Systems, including Ubuntu, Red Hat, PyPi, and CentOS. * Experience in troubleshooting and configuring Windows operating system and Windows Server environments to include Active Directory, DHCP, GPOs, DNS, LDAP, MS Exchange, MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager), MSSQL, and/or WSUS. * Knowledge of routing protocols, ports, and layer 2/3 switch configuration. * Ability to administer and maintain Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) * Ability to administer and maintain Virtual Desktop Environment technologies such as Horizon and Dell Wyse Management. * Experience and ability to use and maintain monitoring tools, including ELK, SolarWinds, and VMware Aria. * Functional knowledge of networking, such as Cisco and/or VMware NSX technologies. * Functional knowledge of storage solutions such as NetApp and Synology. * Functional knowledge of backup applications such as VEEAM and the ability to understand and implement backup and recovery solutions. * Desire and aptitude to learn new technologies, develop skills, and enhanced troubleshooting capabilities. ## Description We are looking for you to join our team as a Cyber Systems Administrator/Principal Cyber Systems Administrator based out of Elkridge, MD. Please note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site. What You'll Get to Do Responsibilities * Provide Tier 1 technical support (including Domain Administration, System Administration, and Network Administration). * Monitor and maintain the smooth operation of computer systems, applications, and the user experience. * Provide effective communication across multi-functional teams, stakeholders, and end users. * Other opportunities may include learning new technologies and skills, as well as career advancement., * Provides support for IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all supported devices, including mobile devices. * Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and issue resolution. * Provides support for the escalation and communication of issue status to program management and end users. * Must be able to configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems upon start date, install/load operating system software, patches, and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. 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