Top Secret Systems Administrator — Principal/Sr. (Automation)

Northrop Grumman

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 213,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to manage secure Windows and Linux environments, automate tasks with BASH and Python, and oversee VMware virtualization and VDI solutions for classified workloads.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI poly, Security+ certification, and strong collaboration with cyber and engineering teams to maintain a resilient, compliant infrastructure supporting space and defense programs.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
Current Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
Experience administering Windows and Linux in enterprise environments.
Experience OS patching for Windows and Linux systems.
Scripting to automate system tasks (BASH, Python).
VMware virtualization and VDI infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day Windows and Linux system administration in a secure environment.
Plan and execute OS patching across multiple enclaves and platforms.
Develop automation scripts to streamline management tasks using BASH and Python.
Configure and maintain VMware virtualization environments and resource pools.
Support and administer VDI environments, including performance tuning.
Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to document changes.