Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Aurora, CO
Salary: $91,800–$137,600 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $115k

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This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $104,832–$151,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $128k for comparable roles.

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 314 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator

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Systems Administrator (AHT) joins the Northrop Grumman Space Systems team to manage large government contracts. The role involves performing Linux and Windows system administration, managing VMware technologies, and overseeing all aspects of NAS storage. Daily responsibilities include maintaining multi-user computer systems, performing installations, patching, and monitoring to improve reliability. The administrator provides backup and recovery services, manages file systems, and handles virus protection. Key tasks include creating user accounts, modifying security access lists, and maintaining security audit logs for classified networked and standalone computers. Required technical skills include RedHat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, and NetApp storage. The position supports the Cyber Security team within a classified environment, requiring adherence to RMF, STIG, and NISPOM standards to resolve complex technical and security problems.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Windows Server VMware ESXi NetApp NAS Storage Active Directory Splunk Tenable Nessus RMF STIG Security+ CISSP CASP SharePoint Linux Windows 10

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 for classified networked and standalone computers.
Support the Cyber Security team and report on project status for recurring efforts.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of IT experience.
United States Citizenship.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI approval.
Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application.
Server administration experience with Linux (RedHat Enterprise Linux preferred) and Windows.
Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related).
DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Experience with NAS storage device administration (preferably NetApp) and ability to lift 40 pounds.

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