Senior Linux Systems Administrator – Classified (Onsite, SCI/CI Poly)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Administrator – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Aurora, CO. This 100% onsite role requires a Top-Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and will perform as a Linux systems administrator on large, classified government contracts.

The position offers opportunities to maintain and enhance multi-user systems, manage virtualization with VMware, and implement quarterly security patches while supporting a range of responsibilities under

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience OR Master’s with 0 years; 4+ years in lieu of degree accepted.
• At least 1 year of server administration experience with RHEL.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work off shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user Linux systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and management.
• Implement system enhancements including patching, monitoring, and configuration management for performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain user accounts and modify file permissions and access lists.
• Support VMware virtualization and related environments.
• Perform quarterly security patch updates on virtual machines and maintain security logs as directed by ISSM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Linux systems administration

RHEL knowledge

VMware virtualization

Security patching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Master’s degree (optional)

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Administrator – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Aurora, CO. This 100% onsite role requires a Top-Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and will perform as a Linux systems administrator on large, classified government contracts.

The position offers opportunities to maintain and enhance multi-user systems, manage virtualization with VMware, and implement quarterly security patches while supporting a range of responsibilities under