Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Polygraph

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join our team at our facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts.
• Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related).
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Support the Cyber Security team.
• Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field with 5 years of IT experience; Master's degree with 3 years of IT experience; Associate degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a HS Diploma / GED with 9 years of IT experience is required.
• Sr. Principal: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field with 8 years of IT experience; Master's degree with 6 years of IT experience; Associate degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a HS Diploma / GED with 12 years of IT experience is required.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility at time of application.
• Active CI Poly Required at time of application and willingness to sit for Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Experience administering Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware (vSphere, ESXi).
• Experience with enterprise storage systems (e.g., SAN/NAS), including provisioning and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls).
• Experience with system monitoring, patching, and security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, OS, and application issues across multiple platforms.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and respond to after-hours incidents (infrequent).
• Ability to work occasional off-shift hours for maintenance or operational needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Experience with Oracle databases (installation, patching, basic administration).
• Experience with NetApp storage solutions (ONTAP, snapshots, replication).
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience with configuration management or automation tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms.
• Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud).
• Knowledge of identity and access management tools (Active Directory, LDAP).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, SolarWinds).
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Prior experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems.

Primary Level Salary Range

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00

Salary Information

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Application Period

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills:

• Antivirus
• Automation
• Bash Scripting
• Best Practices
• Cloud Computing
• Communication Skills
• Computer Maintenance
• Computer Networks
• Computer Science
• Computer Security
• Computer Systems
• Configuration Management
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
• DNS (Domain Name System)
• Data Recovery
• Database Administration
• Desktop PC
• Disaster Recovery
• Diversity
• Documentation
• File Management
• File Systems
• Firewalls
• Full Scope Polygraph
• Government Contracts
• High Availability
• Identity Data Management
• Information Technology & Information Systems
• Internet Security
• LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
• Linux Administration
• Linux Operating System
• Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Microsoft Windows System Administration
• Multi-User Systems
• Multitasking
• NetApp Storage Systems
• Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Network Software
• On Call
• Oracle Database
• Performance Analysis
• Performance Management
• Problem Solving Skills
• Production Systems
• Project/Program Management
• Python Programming/Scripting Language
• Regulatory Compliance
• Replication and Remote Mirroring
• Scripting (Scripting Languages)
• Security Auditing
• Security Monitoring
• Security Patches
• Software Engineering
• Software Patches
• Splunk
• Status Reports
• Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Systems Administration/Management
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Reliability
• TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
• Telephone Skills
• User Account Administration
• VMWare
• VMWare ESX/ESXi
• VMWare vSphere
• Virtualization
• Willing to Travel
• Windows PowerShell

Company

Northrop Grumman Corp

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

Commitment to Diversity

© 2020 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Company Size

10,000 employees or more

Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Established

1994

Website

https://www.northropgrumman.com/Careers/Pages/default.aspx