Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator (2nd Shift)
Quick Summary
Perform as a Windows\VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract. Perform as a Linux\Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator to join the Ground Segment team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This position will be located at NAS (Naval Air Station) Patuxent River, MD.
The Triton – MQ-4C ITT (Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner. The selected candidate will perform a variety of data collection and technical support services on the Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations; and support the research and procurement of MQ-4C unmanned air vehicle components in direct support of life cycle sustainment.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Perform as a Windows\VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract.
- →Perform as a Linux\Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract.
- →Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customer, and IT management.
- →Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.
- →Review recommendations and system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
- →Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
- →Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
- →Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
- →Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
- →Interface with multidiscipline team in the sustainment/evaluation/integration/system deficiency resolution with aircrew/engineering/management/customer/vendors.
- →Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.
- →Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers by engineering guidelines.
- →Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
- → Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
- →Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
- →Responsible for providing engineering updates/adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Requirements
~3 min read- Must have a High School Diploma AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
- Must have a High School Diploma AND 10 years of related professional/ military experience OR a Bachelor's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 4 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience.
- Must have an active US Government Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
- Current Security + CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
- Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
- Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to support 2nd shift hours (2:30pm -11:30pm)
- Active TS/SCI/CI Poly clearance
- Current valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification.
- Current valid DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
- Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
- Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
- Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
- Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
- Rudimentary Scripting experience.
- Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment. - Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
- Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $83,400–$125,200 a year
- 5% below the $110,000 median for Systems Administrator jobs on Jobera (301 salaries).
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
Signal breakdown
4 other jobs at
View all →Similar Systems Administrator jobs
View all →Browse Similar Jobs
Stay ahead of the market
Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.