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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
across 271 roles with salary data.
The Sr 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 repair of communication systems in flightline, hangar, and command-and-control environments while ensuring adherence to strict procedures. Key responsibilities include providing 24/5 on-site administration, performing security patches, conducting trend analysis, and reviewing supplier design data for functional test requirements. 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 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 system administration support through updates, configurations, security patches, and technical feedback.
Communicate complex technical issues to local support teams and Responsible Engineers.
Analyze supplier design data and define functional test requirements for system integration.
Manage the testing, maintenance, and integration of equipment required for ground and flight operations.
What we're looking for
Must have a High School diploma/GED and 12 years of experience, an Associate’s Degree and 10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or a Master’s Degree and 6 years of Systems Administration experience.
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 U.S. government Top Secret clearance (preferred).
Experience with remote cloud architecture, Air Force flightline environments, or flight communications systems (preferred).
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Cloud Architecture
Microsoft Office
Communication Systems
Data Movement
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Field Integration
Ground Systems
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
Ground Systems
Communication Systems
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Data Movement
Field Integration
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Ground Systems
Communication Systems
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Data Movement
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Communication Systems
Data Movement
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Ground Systems