Linux Systems Administrator — SCI Clearance (Space Systems)

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, CO is seeking an Associate Systems Administrator to manage Linux-based systems on classified government contracts at Buckley Space Force Base. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable operation of multi-user environments.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with RHEL, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within six months and maintain TS/SCI access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years of related experience or equivalently four years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with RHEL server administration
• Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE) within 6 months of start date
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, SCI access prior to start

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Linux Systems Administrator on large, classified government contracts.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with internal and external customers.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems and coordinate with network, software, and system engineers.
• Support multiple networks.
• Ensure administration tasks are completed and direct others as necessary.
• Analyze customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
• 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.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Interact with vendors and evaluate vendor products/services.
• Work with VMware/ virtualization technologies and related tools.
• Conduct quarterly security patch updates on numerous VMs.
• Adhere to IS security guidelines and maintain security audit logs.
• Prepare security documentation for Cyber Security team.
• Report project status for recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently develop approaches to solutions.

Skills

Linux system administration

VMware/virtualization

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

UNIX

Windows Server

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, CO is seeking an Associate Systems Administrator to manage Linux-based systems on classified government contracts at Buckley Space Force Base. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable operation of multi-user environments.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with RHEL, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within six months and maintain TS/SCI access.