Senior TS/SCI Systems Administrator - Linux/VMware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards program

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, Colorado, seeks a Systems Administrator - Level 5 to oversee Linux and Windows environments on major government contracts. You’ll manage VMware platforms, NAS storage, and security configurations to ensure high reliability and compliance.

On-site role with travel as needed. Required are a TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly, and a DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 cert or ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years IT experience; Master’s with 10 years preferred.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph at start.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administrate Linux and Windows servers on large government contracts.
• Manage VMware environments and NAS storage solutions.
• Maintain security, logging, and access controls per ISSM.
• Support after-hours and travel as needed.

Skills

Linux admin

Windows admin

VMware

NAS storage

Security+ CE

IAT Level 2

RMF/STIG

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master’s degree in IT (preferred)

Tools

VMware ESXi

NetApp (ONTAP)

Splunk

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, Colorado, seeks a Systems Administrator - Level 5 to oversee Linux and Windows environments on major government contracts. You’ll manage VMware platforms, NAS storage, and security configurations to ensure high reliability and compliance.

On-site role with travel as needed. Required are a TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly, and a DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 cert or ability to obtain within six months.