Northrop Grumman
Systems Administrator 3 – Helpdesk (25-571) - R10216281
Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Principal Systems Administrator – Helpdesk Sys Admin (25-571) - R10216281
Northrop Grumman
is hiring a Principal Systems Administrator – Helpdesk Sys Admin for the Missile Defense Integration division. The role is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO and requires on‑site presence with no relocation assistance. Top Secret clearance and a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification are mandatory.
Position Overview
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program supports missile defense operations at all levels. This position provides help‑desk support to C2BMC Global customers, troubleshooting technical issues across Linux and Windows platforms.
Essential Functions
Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems.
Implement operating system improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
Install software and enforce security policies through Windows Group Policy and automation tools such as Ansible and PowerShell.
Manage and support virtual machines within a complex, hyperconverged infrastructure.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience; or Master’s with 3 years; or 9 years experience as alternative.
Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification at time of application, maintained throughout contract.
Active Top Secret security clearance at time of application, eligible for SCI.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Experience with Windows Server and Linux system administration.
Proficiency in troubleshooting via phone, chat, and collaborative methods.
Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) or automation tools such as Ansible.
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on experience with help‑desk ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or Atlassian JIRA.
Ability to develop and follow documentation, including SOPs, using tools like Atlassian Confluence.
Experience supporting users in an enterprise system and delivering solutions.
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
Prior experience with a hyperconverged on‑premises cloud platform such as Nutanix or VMware.
What We Can Offer You
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Benefits details: https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
Salary & Other Compensation
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00. Additional overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and potential long‑term incentives for VP or Director positions may apply.
Application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to business needs.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 other restricted positions.
Metadata
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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is hiring a Principal Systems Administrator – Helpdesk Sys Admin for the Missile Defense Integration division. The role is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO and requires on‑site presence with no relocation assistance. Top Secret clearance and a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification are mandatory.
Position Overview
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program supports missile defense operations at all levels. This position provides help‑desk support to C2BMC Global customers, troubleshooting technical issues across Linux and Windows platforms.
Essential Functions
Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems.
Implement operating system improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
Install software and enforce security policies through Windows Group Policy and automation tools such as Ansible and PowerShell.
Manage and support virtual machines within a complex, hyperconverged infrastructure.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience; or Master’s with 3 years; or 9 years experience as alternative.
Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification at time of application, maintained throughout contract.
Active Top Secret security clearance at time of application, eligible for SCI.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Experience with Windows Server and Linux system administration.
Proficiency in troubleshooting via phone, chat, and collaborative methods.
Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) or automation tools such as Ansible.
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on experience with help‑desk ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or Atlassian JIRA.
Ability to develop and follow documentation, including SOPs, using tools like Atlassian Confluence.
Experience supporting users in an enterprise system and delivering solutions.
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
Prior experience with a hyperconverged on‑premises cloud platform such as Nutanix or VMware.
What We Can Offer You
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Benefits details: https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
Salary & Other Compensation
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00. Additional overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and potential long‑term incentives for VP or Director positions may apply.
Application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to business needs.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 other restricted positions.
Metadata
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Colorado Springs, CO .
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