Systems Administrator (Level 2 or 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.  Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to fill a System Administrator (A02)/ Principal System Administrator (A03) in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position is located in Aurora, CO

In this role, the successful candidate will perform general System Administrator skills in Windows & Linux, with patching experience. Candidates are required to be Security+ certified.  Candidates must have the ability to work within a group or independently where collaboration and attention to detail is critical to mission success. Some travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 0+ years
• Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years, OR PhD with 1+ year
• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Candidates are required to be Security+ certified.
• General system administrator/support skills in both Linux and Windows systems.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify filer permissions
• Lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends, as needed.
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adjudicated CI-Poly
• Basic scripting skills in Python and Perl
• Installing, upgrading/patching, basic problem resolution, for both Linux and Windows
• Participate in new installation, testing and special projects, as needed.
• Exhibit good communication skills and patience with customers.
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity, as assigned.

Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00Salary Range 2: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

The 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.