Senior Systems Admin - Linux/Windows, VMware, Security

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator - Level 5 to join our Aurora, Colorado team. The role requires active Top Secret/ SCI clearance and extensive Linux/Windows administration, with VMware and NetApp ONTAP experience.

The position involves maintaining secure, multi-user systems, supporting Cyber Security, and traveling up to 15% for on-site requirements. A DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification is required or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of IT experience; Master’s degree with 10 years of IT experience.
• Active/Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application.
• Server administration experience with Linux and Windows; VMware administration.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with NAS storage (NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher).
• Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds; willingness to travel 15%.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts.
• Administer VMware technologies (or related).
• Experience with NAS Storage and manage file systems and disk space.
• Maintain security audit and logging on all classified and standalone computers as directed by ISSM.
• Support the Cyber Security team and report project status as required.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMware administration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master's degree in STEM

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2

Security+ / CISSP / CASP certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

NetApp ONTAP

Splunk

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Active Directory / GPOs

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator - Level 5 to join our Aurora, Colorado team. The role requires active Top Secret/ SCI clearance and extensive Linux/Windows administration, with VMware and NetApp ONTAP experience.

The position involves maintaining secure, multi-user systems, supporting Cyber Security, and traveling up to 15% for on-site requirements. A DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification is required or obtainable within six months.