Hardware Systems Administrator: Live Ops & Linux

Northrop Grumman; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Hardware System Administrator to join the DARC program in Exmouth, WA. You will keep live systems operational during missions, maintain Linux infrastructure and Cisco networking, and assist mission operators with real-time issues.

Ideal candidates will hold Australian citizenship, NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain it, and be willing to relocate to Exmouth. Night shifts are required to align with US operations.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux and infrastructure experience.
• Solid Cisco networking fundamentals in routing and switching.
• Troubleshooting across systems and end-to-end problem resolution.
• Willingness to work night shifts and relocate to Exmouth.

Responsibilities

• Support live systems and keep them running during operations.
• Maintain Linux systems through patching, monitoring and fixes.
• Support network infrastructure across Cisco environments.
• Manage user access and resolve issues during live operations.
• Troubleshoot across systems to restore availability quickly.
• Support mission operators with real‑time technical issues.
• Work closely with US teams and IROC during operations.
• Make on‑site decisions and resolve incidents end‑to‑end.
• Support a night shift roster to match the day shift in the US.

Skills

Linux

Cisco networking

Troubleshooting

Night shift

Security clearance

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Hardware System Administrator to join the DARC program in Exmouth, WA. You will keep live systems operational during missions, maintain Linux infrastructure and Cisco networking, and assist mission operators with real-time issues.

Ideal candidates will hold Australian citizenship, NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain it, and be willing to relocate to Exmouth. Night shifts are required to align with US operations.