Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a System Administrator (Top Secret/SCI) to join the Space/Satellite Systems team. The role supports Windows and Linux VM environments, collaborates across engineering, operations and security, and requires current TS/SCI clearance.

The position offers opportunity to work on cutting-edge space systems, with potential OT, training, and a robust benefits package; relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2+ years.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI indoctrination at time of application.
• Experience in Linux (RHEL) server/workstation administration and VMware administration.
• Ability to follow troubleshooting checklists and collaborate in a team.
• Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Aid team members and end users with troubleshooting for space system development.
• Create process documentation and SOPs.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs.
• Provide logs for improvements to product stability.
• Implement system enhancements for performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with teams and customers to ensure smooth operation.
• Manage VMs and virtual environments including VDI desktops.
• Manage user accounts and permissions via Active Directory and Linux.
• Oversee daily maintenance and Tier 1/2 support in VMware/OpenStack.
• Support DevOps tools integration (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, Terraform).

Skills

Linux (RHEL) Administration

VMware Administration

Windows Server Administration

Security+ or IAT Level 2

Active Directory / LDAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

VMware

OpenStack

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

System Administrator - (Top Secret/SCI) – Space/Satellite Systems (Colorado Springs, CO)

We have an opening for a System Administrator, Level 2 to join our team of qualified, motivated individuals in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Aid fellow team members and end users in troubleshooting and problem resolution in support of space system development efforts.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to include, but not limited to, creation of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs.
• Provide accurate logs so that the development and sustainment teams can make improvements in product stability and functionality.
• Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with team members, system engineers, programmers, project managers, developers, and customers.
• Install, configure, and perform maintenance of virtual environments to include virtualized servers and VDI Desktops.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists via Active Directory and Linux.
• Oversee daily maintenance and provide Tier 1/2 troubleshooting and support in VMWare (or OpenStack) environment.
• Support integration of DevOps software such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A current or active Top Secret level clearance and an active SCI indoctrination at time of application.
• Experience in Linux (RHEL) Server and Workstation Administration and VMWare Administration and/or experience in Windows (11+) and Server (2019+) Administration
• Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for network connection issues and/or application software issues
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility and respect
• Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification
• VMWare certification
• Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration
• Experience with DevOps systems and methods

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.