Cyber Architect/Systems Administrator - Level 3

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Boulder, CO
Salary: $114,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
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 · Cyber Architect/Systems Administrator - Level 3

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Cyber Architect/Systems Administrator at its Boulder facility to support large government contracts as part of a cybersecurity team. This role involves Linux and Windows server administration, VMware management, and collaboration with security teams on maintenance tasks, OS upgrades, and provisioning. Candidates must have active Secret clearance and experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux and NAS storage devices like NetApp ONTAP 8.x. Preferred skills include Ansible, containerization, pipeline management, and knowledge of Cisco/Juniper technologies. The position requires flexibility for after-hours support and occasional travel, addressing security vulnerabilities in compliance with RMF and STIGs standards.

Skills

Linux Windows VMware RedHatEnterpriseLinux RHEL NAS NFS NetApp ONTAP CDOT Ansible containerization RMF STIGs ActiveDirectory iPtables Cisco Juniper Wiki Sharepoint DoD8570Certification LogRhythm Zenoss NetBackup

What you'll do

Perform Linux (RedHat Enterprise Linux) and Windows server administration on large government contracts.
Administer VMware technologies and support related virtualization environments.
Maintain and upgrade operating systems, including performing OS upgrades and provisioning tasks.
Provide NAS storage device administration, preferably with NetApp ONTAP 8.x or higher.
Support Cyber Security and Testing teams by remediating security vulnerabilities and hardening Linux systems.
Obtain and maintain DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification within six months of start date.

What we're looking for

Active Secret clearance required at time of application
5+ years of IT experience with server administration in Linux (RedHat preferred) and Windows
DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
Experience with NAS storage devices, preferably NetApp ONTAP 8.x or higher
Understanding of Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Network File System (NFS) operations
Ability to support after hours and weekends as needed

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