✦ Luna Orbit — System Administration

Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-Colorado-Aurora Unknown 💰 $114K – $171K USD / year Posted March 14, 2026
Apply Now → ← Browse All Jobs

Position Details

Salary $114K – $171K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of IT experience; Master's degree with 3+ years; Associate degree with 7+ years; HS Diploma with 10+ years
Category System Administration

About this role

This role involves managing large government IT systems, including Linux and Windows servers, VMware virtualization, and NAS storage, with a focus on security and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer Linux and Windows systems
  • Manage VMware and NAS storage
  • Perform security audits
  • Support cybersecurity efforts
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure issues

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Linux, Windows Server, VMware, NAS Storage, backup and recovery tools, and cybersecurity protocols, supporting defense and government contracts.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced system administrator with strong skills in Linux and Windows environments, VMware, and NAS storage, holding active security clearance. They should be adept at troubleshooting, security audits, and supporting government or defense systems.

Must-Have Skills

Linux System AdministrationWindows System AdministrationVMwareNAS StorageBackup and RecoverySecurity AuditCybersecurity

Nice-to-Have Skills

Server administrationFile system managementVirus protectionUser account managementSecurity logging

Tools & Platforms

VMwareNAS StorageLinuxWindows Server

Required Skills

Linux System AdministrationWindows System AdministrationVMwareNAS StorageBackup and RecoverySecurity AuditCybersecurityFile permissionsNetwork coordinationTroubleshooting

Hard Skills

Linux System AdministrationWindows System AdministrationVMwareNAS StorageBackup and RecoverySecurity AuditCybersecurityFile permissionsNetwork coordinationTroubleshootingPatchingMonitoringConfiguration management

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationCoordinationAttention to detailAdaptability

Certifications

Required

Top Secret/SCI clearanceFull Scope Polygraph

Industry & Role

Industry Defense / Government
Job Function Maintain and secure government IT systems with virtualization and storage management
Role Subtype Linux Sysadmin
Tech Domains Linux, Windows Server, VMware, NAS Storage

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Visa Sponsorship Not Specified

Keywords for Your Resume

Linux system administratorWindows system administratorVMwareNAS storagebackup and recoverysecurity auditcybersecurityfile permissionsnetwork coordinationtroubleshootingpatchingmonitoringconfiguration managementTop Secret clearanceSCI clearanceFull Scope PolygraphLinuxWindowsbackupsystem administrationnetwork troubleshooting

Deal Breakers

Lack of active security clearance, No experience with VMware or NAS storage, Insufficient IT support or system admin background

Apply for this Position →

Get matched to jobs like this

Luna finds roles that fit your skills and career goals — no endless scrolling required.

Create a Free Profile