Systems Administrator
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Salary$76k – $114k
LocationUnited States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience; OR Master's degree with 2 years of experience
A current or active Top Secret level clearance and an active SCI indoctrination at time of application
Experience in Linux (RHEL) Server and Workstation Administration and VMWare Administration and/or experience in Windows (11+) and Server (2019+) Administration
Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for network connection issues and/or application software issues
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility and respect
Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification
Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification
VMWare certification
Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration
Experience with DevOps systems and methods
U.S. Citizenship is required
Skills
Linux (RHEL)
VMWare
Windows 11+
Server 2019+
Active Directory
DNS
GPOs
LDAP
Jira
Confluence
Bitbucket
Ansible
Terraform
DevOps
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid time off
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
About the company
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.
System Administrator - (Top Secret/SCI) – Space/Satellite Systems (Colorado Springs, CO)
We have an opening for a System Administrator, Level 2 to join our team of qualified, motivated individuals in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Responsibilities
Job ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will:
· Aid fellow team members and end users in troubleshooting and problem resolution in support of space system development efforts.
· Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to include, but not limited to, creation of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
· Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs.
· Provide accurate logs so that the development and sustainment teams can make improvements in product stability and functionality.
· Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
· Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with team members, system engineers, programmers, project managers, developers, and customers.
· Install, configure, and perform maintenance of virtual environments to include virtualized servers and VDI Desktops.
· Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists via Active Directory and Linux.
· Oversee daily maintenance and provide Tier 1/2 troubleshooting and support in VMWare (or OpenStack) environment.
· Support integration of DevOps software such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform.
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
· A current or active Top Secret level clearance and an active SCI indoctrination at time of application.
· Experience in Linux (RHEL) Server and Workstation Administration and VMWare Administration and/or experience in Windows (11+) and Server (2019+) Administration
· Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for network connection issues and/or application software issues
· Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility and respect
· Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification
Preferred Qualifications:
· Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification
· VMWare certification
· Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration
· Experience with DevOps systems and methods
Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.