Jobs / Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Administrator (AHT)
Northrop Grumman · Aurora, CO, United States
Aurora, CO, United StatesExp: 5-8 yrs114,000-213,400 USD/yearlyOnsite
Remuneration
114,000-213,400 USD/yearly
Location
Aurora, CO, United States
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
The Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator role involves administering and securing Windows and Linux systems in mission-critical environments. Key responsibilities include executing OS patching, driving automation with BASH and Python, and managing VMware-based virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions to support space and defense missions.
Benefits
Health insurance coverageLife and disability insuranceSavings planCompany paid holidaysPaid time off (PTO)
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience for Principal; 8+ years for Sr. Principal
- Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
- Must have an active U.S. Government CI Polygraph
- Current Security+ certification
- Experience with Windows and Linux system administration
- Hands-on experience performing operating system patching
- Scripting experience using BASH and Python
- Experience with VMware virtualization technologies
- Experience supporting Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day Windows and Linux system administration
- Plan and execute operating system patching and updates
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (BASH and Python)
- Configure, manage, and optimize VMware-based virtualization environments
- Support and administer Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, cybersecurity, and program teams
Skills
BashBitbucketConfluenceJiraKubernetesLinuxPythonVMwareWindows
Certifications
Top Secret security clearanceCI PolygraphSecurity+ certification
Degrees
Bachelor’s degree in science
Travel
10% of the Time
Security clearance
Top Secret
Relocation
No