Associate LINUX Systems Administrator/LINUX Systems Administrator

$75,700 - $137,400/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Aurora, CO

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate LINUX Systems Administrator/LINUX Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman involves supporting the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and SBIRS Program at the Mission Control Station on Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. The position requires maintaining and developing LINUX system architecture, ensuring optimal system performance, and providing technical support in a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring system processes and correcting performance issues
• Backing up and restoring files
• Patching software and operating systems
• Writing and troubleshooting simple shell scripts
• Optimizing software and system configurations
• Documenting problems and maintaining software licenses
• Assisting with software updates, system upgrades, and capacity planning
• Conducting on-the-job training and informal training on basic information system design, data flow, and operations

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance required to start
• 0 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree for Associate LINUX Systems Administrator
• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 0 years with a Master's degree for LINUX Systems Administrator
• Knowledge of basic operations and maintenance concepts for various LINUX operating systems
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism, especially during stressful situations

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business