Space Systems SysAdmin (TS/SCI) - VMware & Linux/Windows

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a System Administrator, Level 2, to support space system development. You will manage Windows and Linux VMs, maintain SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and security.

A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required; a bachelor’s degree with experience or a master’s with two years is expected. Familiarity with Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket, Ansible, Terraform is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI indoctrination at time of application.
• Experience in Linux (RHEL) Server/Workstation Admin and VMware Admin; Windows Server 2019+.
• Ability to follow established troubleshooting checklists for network/app issues.
• Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Aid teammates and end users in troubleshooting in support of space system development.
• Create process documentation and SOPs; communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs.
• Provide accurate logs for product stability improvements by dev/sustainment teams.
• Improve performance and reliability by implementing system enhancements.
• Maintain multi-user systems; coordinate with engineers, programmers, PMs, developers, and customers.
• Install and maintain virtual environments, VDI Desktops, and servers.
• Create user/computer accounts; manage file permissions via AD and Linux.
• Oversee daily maintenance and Tier 1/2 troubleshooting in VMWare/OpenStack.
• Support integration of DevOps tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, Terraform.

Skills

Linux (RHEL) and VMware administration

Windows server administration

Troubleshooting routines / checklists

Team collaboration and relationship"s

Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Ansible

Terraform

RHCSA

VMware certification

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a System Administrator, Level 2, to support space system development. You will manage Windows and Linux VMs, maintain SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and security.

A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required; a bachelor’s degree with experience or a master’s with two years is expected. Familiarity with Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket, Ansible, Terraform is preferred.