Staff Systems Administrator - TS/SCI, VMware & Linux Expert

Northrop Grumman; South Dakota; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Administrator for our Aurora, Colorado facility. The role focuses on Linux/Windows system administration, VMware, NAS storage, security compliance, and collaboration with Cyber Security teams to maintain secure, reliable systems on large government contracts.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. The position requires travel and readiness to work after hours as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive IT experience or equivalent.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph at start.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux and Windows system administration on large government contracts.
• Administer VMware technologies and NAS storage (NetApp ONTAP).
• Maintain security auditing and logging per ISSM guidance.
• Support Cyber Security team and report project status as needed.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMware

NAS storage

Security and RMF

Scripting (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

12+ years IT experience or 10+ years with Master’s

DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows Server

NetApp ONTAP

VMware ESXi

Splunk

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Administrator for our Aurora, Colorado facility. The role focuses on Linux/Windows system administration, VMware, NAS storage, security compliance, and collaboration with Cyber Security teams to maintain secure, reliable systems on large government contracts.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. The position requires travel and readiness to work after hours as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package