Senior Systems Administrator – TS/SCI/Poly, VMware & Linux

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Systems Administrator - Level 5 to support large government contracts with a TS/SCI clearance and a polygraph.

The role focuses on Linux/Windows system administration, VMware and NetApp ONTAP storage, security compliance (RMF/STIG), and after-hours support. Relocation assistance may be available, with 15% travel expectation.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Linux and Windows server administration experience.
• VMware administration experience.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• NAS storage administration (NetApp ONTAP) experience.
• Able to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to travel 15% and support after hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts.
• Administer VMware technologies and NAS storage.
• Maintain security audit and logging information for classified systems.
• Support Cyber Security team and report project status.
• Coordinate with engineers, admins, and management to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMware

NAS storage

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Physical ability 40 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master's degree in IT

Tools

NetApp ONTAP

VMware ESXi

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows Server

Active Directory

GPOs

RMF/STIG/JSIG knowledge

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Systems Administrator - Level 5 to support large government contracts with a TS/SCI clearance and a polygraph.

The role focuses on Linux/Windows system administration, VMware and NetApp ONTAP storage, security compliance (RMF/STIG), and after-hours support. Relocation assistance may be available, with 15% travel expectation.