Night-Shift Linux Systems Administrator – Live Mission Ops

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks

Salary packaging

Parental leave – 18 Weeks

Volunteer and Reservist Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Hardware System Administrator to join the DARC program in Exmouth, WA, supporting live mission systems and night-shift operations. You will work with a small onsite team, ensuring system availability and rapid issue resolution while coordinating with US teams.

You must hold an NV1 clearance and have, or be able to obtain, Security+ quickly. Relocation assistance is provided for this unique program.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux and infrastructure experience.
• NV1 security clearance and ability to obtain Security+.
• Australian citizenship and readiness to relocate to Exmouth.

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.
• Work with US teams and IROC during operations.
• Make on-site decisions and resolve incidents end-to-end.
• Support a night shift roster to match US daytime.

Skills

Linux

NV1 clearance

Security+ certification

Australian Citizenship

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco networking

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Hardware System Administrator to join the DARC program in Exmouth, WA, supporting live mission systems and night-shift operations. You will work with a small onsite team, ensuring system availability and rapid issue resolution while coordinating with US teams.

You must hold an NV1 clearance and have, or be able to obtain, Security+ quickly. Relocation assistance is provided for this unique program.