This role pays more than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$138,700–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$187k
versus about
$166k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
Northrop Grumman currently has
367 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,900–$176,300
across 353 roles with salary data.
Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer-AHT joins the Advanced Technology Center team to manage critical Windows domain infrastructure and virtualized enterprise environments within a classified environment. The role involves designing, implementing, and securing enterprise Windows domain infrastructure, VMware vSphere clusters, and Horizon VDI pools to support national defense programs. Key responsibilities include administering Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy, while hardening systems using DISA STIG and CIS Benchmarks. The candidate will develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline operations across Windows and Linux platforms. Technical requirements include expertise in NetApp storage, network fundamentals like TCP/IP and VLANs, and experience with infrastructure lifecycle management. This position addresses the challenge of maintaining secure, high-availability systems for mission-critical defense operations while providing technical leadership and mentorship to systems administration teams in a fast-paced environment.