Systems Administrator (AHT)

Relha LLC; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, CO is seeking a Systems Administrator to support large government contracts. You will perform Linux and Windows system administration and manage VMware ESXi environments and NAS storage while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Required are a TS clearance with SCI access, DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification or ability to obtain, and strong RMF/STIG compliance experience in a DoD setting. This role may require after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years IT experience and active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience administering Linux (RedHat preferred) and Windows servers in DoD environments.
• Experience with VMware ESXi, NAS storage (NetApp), and RMF/STIG compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux and Windows system administration on large government contracts.
• Administer VMware technologies and NAS storage.
• Maintain security audit/logging and support Cyber Security team.
• Provide backup/recovery, and manage user accounts and access.
• Report project status and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Windows System Administration

VMware ESXi

Storage administration

Security clearance

RMF/STIG knowledge

DoD 8570 certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

VMware vSphere

NetApp NAS

Active Directory

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team at our facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts.

Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)

Experience with all aspects of NAS Storage

Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.

Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

Support the Cyber Security team.

Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of IT experience

Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Must have an adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application.

Must have server administration experience with Linux (RedHat Enterprise Linux is preferred) and Windows

Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)

Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE); OR must have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.

Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher; CDOT)

Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Ability to support after hours and on weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Higher degree in a STEM-related discipline

Network hardware and configuration

6+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration in an SCI classified environment

Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments

Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include all commonly used RAID-levels

Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; Experience hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs

Identity Management (Single Sign-On) experience

VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience

Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration (Redhat iptables)

Windows 10 administration experience; Windows Server experience; Group Policies (GPOs) experience; Active Directory management experience

Solid writing skills and use of Wiki pages and SharePoint sites for documentation

DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)

Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification

Experience in VMWare, NetApp and Splunk among other industry standard technologies. Comfortable with maintenance and OS upgrades

Preferred candidate will be familiar with Tenable and Nessus scans for vulnerability and controls implementation.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.