Hiring: Cyber Systems Administrator / Principal Cyber Systems Administrator (TS/SCI) Company: Northrop Grumman Location: Elkridge, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:19:57 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Bitbucket, CentOS, Confluence, DNS, ELK Stack, Jira, Linux, Red Hat, SQL Server, Ubuntu, User Experience, Windows Server About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; Master's degree plus 0 years of relevant experience NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in place of a degree. Required Skills: •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 •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. •Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date (example: Security+ CE) •A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. Qualifications: •Knowledge of routing protocols, ports, and Layer 2/3 switch configuration. •Demonstrated capacity to administer and maintain Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) •Demonstrated capacity to administer and maintain Virtual Desktop Environment technologies such as Horizon and Dell Wyse Management. •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 enhance troubleshooting capabilities. •The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. •2 years of relevant experience; Master's degree plus 0 years of relevant experience NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in place of a degree. •5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience; PhD. plus 1 year of relevant experience NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in place of a degree. Compensation: •$79,600 - $119,400 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!