✦ Luna Orbit — System Administration

Principal/Sr Principal Systems Administrator

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-Colorado-Aurora Unknown 💰 $114K – $171K USD / year Posted March 26, 2026
Salary $114K – $171K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category System Administration

This role involves managing Linux systems, virtualization, and storage solutions for aerospace and defense projects, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with government standards.

  • Administer Linux systems
  • Manage VMware and storage
  • Implement containerization
  • Ensure system security
  • Support large government contracts

Environment includes Linux (Redhat), VMware, AWS Storage, Docker Swarm, with a focus on system administration, security, backup, and recovery.

The ideal candidate is a senior systems administrator with expertise in Linux (Redhat), VMware, AWS storage solutions, and containerization technologies like Docker Swarm. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to manage security and recovery processes.

LinuxVMwareAWS StorageDocker SwarmSystem Administration
ContainerizationBackup and RecoverySecurityFile SystemsDisk ManagementVirus ProtectionUser AccountsPermissionsSecurity AccessHardware Recommendations
Linux (Redhat)VMwareAWS StorageDocker Swarm
LinuxRedhatVMwareAWS StorageDocker SwarmSystem AdministrationBackup and RecoverySecurityFile SystemsDisk Space ManagementVirus ProtectionUser AccountsPermissionsSecurity AccessTechnical Documentation
LinuxRedhatVMwareAWS StorageDocker SwarmContainerizationSystem AdministrationBackup and RecoverySecurityFile SystemsDisk Space ManagementVirus ProtectionUser AccountsPermissionsSecurity AccessTestingHardware Recommendations
CommunicationProblem SolvingTeamworkAdaptabilityTechnical Documentation
Industry Aerospace/Defense
Job Function System administration and support
Role Subtype System Administrator
Tech Domains Linux, VMware, Amazon Web Services
Clearance Required Yes (Polygraph)
Visa Sponsorship No
LinuxRedhatVMwareAWS StorageDocker SwarmContainerizationSystem AdministrationBackup and RecoverySecurityFile SystemsDisk Space ManagementVirus ProtectionUser AccountsPermissionsSecurity AccessTechnical Documentation

Lack of experience with Linux or VMware, No knowledge of AWS storage or containerization, No security clearance

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