Systems Administrator

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; 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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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

• 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

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.