Principal / Senior Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Aurora, CO
Salary: $114,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Principal / Senior Principal Systems Administrator

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join the team in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves performing Linux and Windows system administration on large government contracts, specifically managing VMware technologies and NAS storage. The administrator will maintain multi-user computer systems, coordinate with various engineering teams, and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability. Key responsibilities include providing backup and recovery services, managing file systems, and maintaining security audit logs for classified networked and standalone computers. Required technical skills include RedHat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, VMware, and NetApp storage. Candidates must possess a Top Secret clearance and a Full Scope Polygraph. The work involves supporting cyber security teams and ensuring system hardening within RMF and STIG information system environments.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Linux Windows VMware ESXi Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) NAS Storage NetApp ONTAP Active Directory Splunk Tenable Nessus RMF STIG Security+ CISSP SharePoint Identity Management RAID iptables

What you'll do

Perform Linux and Windows system administration for large government contracts.
Administer VMware technologies and related virtualization platforms.
Manage all aspects of NAS storage systems.
Implement system enhancements including installing, patching, monitoring, and configuration management.
Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
Create and maintain user accounts, file permissions, and security access lists.
Maintain security audit logs on all classified networked and standalone computers.
Support the Cyber Security team and report on project status for recurring efforts.

What we're looking for

United States Citizenship is required.
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and an adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application.
Principal level requires 5 years experience with a Bachelor's, 3 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD.
Sr. Principal level requires 8 years experience with a Bachelor's, 6 years with a Master's, or 4 years with a PhD.
Must have server administration experience with Linux (RedHat Enterprise Linux preferred) and Windows.
Must perform administration on VMware technologies (or related).
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
Experience with NAS storage device administration (preferably NetApp) (preferred).

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