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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
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The Sr Principal Systems Administrator joins the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector team at Eglin AFB to provide critical support for Ground Systems multi-user computer systems. This role involves managing flight operations and maintenance systems, where you will account for, control, and deploy equipment while configuring user, administrator, and service accounts. You will perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communication systems in military environments including flightlines, hangars, and command-and-control centers. Key responsibilities include performing security patches, conducting trend analysis, and reviewing supplier design data to define functional test requirements. The role requires proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and STIG compliance. You will solve technical issues regarding data movement between Ground Systems and external systems while ensuring operational success through strict adherence to established procedures in a high-stakes military flight operations environment.
What does a Systems Administrator earn?
Median $115054 from 46 postings across 6 companies.
Provide real-time support for Ground Systems multi-user computer systems supporting flight operations and maintenance.
Configure user, administrator, and service accounts while managing equipment deployment and control.
Resolve technical and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external systems.
Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight environments.
Provide system administration support through updates, configurations, security patches, and feedback to engineers.
Communicate complex technical issues to local support teams, Main Operation Bases, and Responsible Engineers.
Analyze supplier design data and define functional test requirements for acceptance and integration.
Manage the testing, maintenance, and integration of communication systems equipment required for ground 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, a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or a Master’s Degree and 6 years of Systems Administration experience.
Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Experience with STIG compliance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call status.
Active U.S. government Top Secret clearance, Special Program Access, remote cloud architecture experience, and Air Force flightline/communications experience (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
Ground Systems
Communication Systems
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Data Movement
Field Integration
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
Ground Systems
Systems Administration
STIG Compliance
Microsoft Office
Cloud Architecture
Ground Systems
Communication Systems
System Integration
Troubleshooting
Data Movement