System Administrator Level 2

Job Responsibilities
In 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 2 years of experience; OR Master's degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and an active SCI indoc

Experience in Linux (RHEL 7/8) 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

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.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10229921

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-18T20:41:17