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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,500–$176,300
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The Principal Systems Administrator joins the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector team at Edwards AFB to provide critical support for Ground Systems multi-user computer systems. This role involves managing flight operations and maintenance systems by configuring accounts, deploying equipment, and resolving data movement issues between internal and external systems. The individual will perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repairs of communication systems in flightline, hangar, and command-and-control environments while ensuring adherence to strict procedures. Key responsibilities include performing security patches, conducting trend analysis for engineers, and reviewing supplier design data. Required skills include experience with STIG compliance and the Microsoft Office suite. The role addresses technical challenges within a military flight operations environment, specifically focusing on the maintenance and integration of communication systems required to support essential ground and flight operations.
What does a Systems Administrator earn?
Median $115054 from 46 postings across 6 companies.
Provide real-time support for multi-user computer systems supporting flight operations and maintenance.
Configure user, administrator, and service accounts while managing equipment deployment.
Resolve technical and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external systems.
Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communication systems in military environments.
Provide 24/5 on-site systems administration support including updates, configurations, and security patches.
Communicate complex technical issues to local support teams and Responsible Engineers.
Analyze supplier design data and define functional test requirements for system integration.
Perform trend analysis and provide feedback to engineers regarding system performance.
What we're looking for
Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of systems administration experience, or an Associate’s Degree and 7 years, or a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years.
Master's degree with 3 years of systems administration experience is acceptable.
Experience with STIG compliance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call status.
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance.
Active Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (preferred); experience with remote cloud architecture and Air Force flightline/communications systems (preferred).
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Ground Systems
Communication Systems
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Data Movement
Field Integration
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Communication Systems
Data Movement
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Field Integration
Ground Systems
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Ground Systems
Communication Systems
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Data Movement
Field Integration
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Communication Systems
Data Movement
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Ground Systems
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Ground Systems
Communication Systems
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Data Movement