Defense Linux Systems Administrator Night Shift Exmouth

Northrop Grumman Australia; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Novated car lease

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Hardware System Administrator to join the DARC program in Exmouth, WA. You will be responsible for keeping mission systems running during live operations and maintaining Linux environments to ensure high availability.

The role requires Australian citizenship, NV1 clearance (or the ability to obtain), and willingness to work night shifts with coordination with US teams. A relocation package and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux and infrastructure experience.
• Solid Cisco networking fundamentals (routing and switching).
• Ability to troubleshoot across systems end-to-end.
• Willingness to work night shifts and relocate to Exmouth.
• Security+ certification or ability to obtain quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux systems through patching, monitoring and fixes.
• Manage user access and resolve issues during live operations.
• Troubleshoot across systems to restore availability quickly.
• Support mission operators with real-time technical issues.
• Collaborate with US teams and Integrated Remote Operations Centre during operations.
• Make on-site decisions and resolve incidents end-to-end.
• Support a night shift roster to align with US daytime.

Skills

Linux

Cisco networking

Troubleshooting

Night shift

Real-time support

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Hardware System Administrator to join the DARC program in Exmouth, WA. You will be responsible for keeping mission systems running during live operations and maintaining Linux environments to ensure high availability.

The role requires Australian citizenship, NV1 clearance (or the ability to obtain), and willingness to work night shifts with coordination with US teams. A relocation package and comprehensive benefits are provided.