Associate Systems Administrator, Level 1

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Aurora, CO
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 48 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Associate Systems Administrator, Level 1

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The Associate Systems Administrator – Level 1 joins the Space Sector team to perform as a Linux Systems Administrator on large, classified government contracts. The role involves maintaining smooth operations for multi-user computer systems by coordinating with network, software, and system engineers. Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining user accounts, modifying file permissions, supporting multiple networks, and implementing system enhancements to improve performance and reliability. The successful candidate will analyze customer requirements to determine equipment and software solutions while managing installations, patching, and configuration management. Required technical skills include familiarity with RHEL server administration and the ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification. Preferred experience includes Active Directory forests and cross-platform networks consisting of Linux, UNIX, and Windows Servers.

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Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Linux RHEL UNIX Windows Server Active Directory Information Assurance Security+ CE Configuration Management Patching Security Access Lists

What you'll do

Perform Linux Systems Administration for large, classified government contracts.
Maintain user and computer accounts while managing file permissions and security access lists.
Support multiple networks and ensure all necessary administration tasks are completed.
Analyze customer requirements to determine equipment and software solutions via automated systems.
Implement system enhancements including installing, upgrading, patching, and monitoring.
Manage system configurations and perform proactive problem resolution.
Coordinate with network, software, and system engineers to ensure smooth multi-user system operations.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
Must have 4+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, SCI access, and complete a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have familiarity with RHEL server administration.
Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification within 6 months of start date.
Familiarity with Information Assurance processes for various USG classified networks (preferred).
Experience with Active Directory forests, including root and child domains (preferred).
Experience with cross-platform networks consisting of Linux, UNIX, and Windows Servers (preferred).

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