Systems Administrator - Level 2 or 3

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator – Leel 2 or 3 to join their team based in Aurora, CO at the Buckley Space Force Base.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Linux Systems Administrator on large, classified government contracts.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal formats.
• 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.
• 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.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Knowledge and experience with VMware and virtualization.
• Able to perform quarterly security patch updates supplied by factory on a multitude of virtual machines.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Prepare security documentation for Cyber Security team.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

Requirements

• For a Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; Master's degree with 0 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For a Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience; Master's degree with 3 years of related experience; PhD with 0 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Current/Active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance or higher at time of application.
• At least 1 year of server administration experience with RHEL.
• A DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for a Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; Master's degree with 0 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience; Master's degree with 3 years of related experience; PhD with 0 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Current/Active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance or higher at time of application.
• At least 1 year of server administration experience with RHEL.
• A DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Skills

• 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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00