Associate Systems Administrator – Level 1

Northrop Grumman • Aurora, CO

3d • $69,400 - $104,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Associate Systems Administrator – Level 1 to join our team in Aurora, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date. Perform as a Linux Systems Administrator on large, classified government contracts. Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, SCI access, and complete a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination prior to start
• Familiarity with RHEL server administration
• Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE) within 6 months of start date as a condition of continued employment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Information Assurance processes for various USG classified networks
• Experience of Active Directory forests, including root and child domains,
• Experience of cross platform networks consisting of Linux, UNIX and Windows Servers

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Support multiple networks.
• Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed and direct others as necessary.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level