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April 18, 2026
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Cyber Systems Administrator - Level 2

Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
$80K/yr - $119K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company known for its innovative systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Cyber System Administrator - Level 2 to support the GMD Weapon System program by maintaining the security posture and operations of classified systems and networks. The role involves working with cloud environments, implementing security configurations, and developing software code.
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Responsibilities

  • Working with airgap environments, classified cloud environments, and government customer networks
  • Maintaining ATO’s, cyber security concepts and posture, and complex implementation of security configurations in cloud networks
  • Maintaining security coding standard best practices, static and dynamic scanning tools, i.e., SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity
  • Configuring and maintaining DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline tools including best practices, automated builds and tests, quality gates, software quality, and CI tools, i.e., Jenkins
  • Deploying and maintaining applications on Kubernetes clusters
  • Diagnostics and implementation to quickly address issues and minimize impact to technical programs
  • Developing and reviewing software code (Java, Python, etc.)

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of related experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Applicamts must have a current DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification or higher (ex: Security + CE)
  • Experience with various windows and Red Hat scripting using tools such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc
  • Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs
  • Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

Preferred

  • Active Linux Certifications (Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE)
  • Experience with DevOps architecture such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Docker, GitLab, etc
  • Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products (ACAS)
  • Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS)
  • Experience with network administration and related infrastructure
  • Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades
  • Vast experience with both Windows and Linux scripting languages

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1994
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1994
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com