Principal/Sr Principal Systems Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 u2014 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. We are looking for you to join our product deployment team as a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator based out of San Diego, CA . As a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. This position requires full-time on-site work in San Diego, CA (Rancho Carmel site). This role also includes frequent travel to CONUS (Continental United States) military installations. What Youu2019ll Get to Do: Roles & Responsibilities include but arenu2019t limited to: + Join our product deployment team supporting initial deployment, operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system within our customeru2019s classified laboratories across the United States. + Perform hands-on system installation and integration activities, including staging, installing, and transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds + Work closely with several diverse Integrated Product Teams to quickly develop system and process knowledge, provide support on technical documentation, and collaborate on improvements to deployment processes. + Configures and maintains a secure Linux, Window, and cloud computing operating systems, with scans, patches, and hardening the computing environment to meet customer requirements + Collects, audits, generates reports and stores necessary log data for the system review and accounting requirements + Develops artifacts necessary to support assessment and authorization of the system + Maintain certifications and training of the most current and relevant technologies and aspects of a dynamic system with upgrades related to diminished manufacture supply (DMS) and new technologies. _This requisition may be filled at either a Principal level or Sr Principal level._ __ Qualifications Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Administrator: + Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; OR 1 year of experience with STEM PhD degree + An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree. + Experience with configuring, administering, and maintaining Windows, Oracle, Red Hat or other Linux systems + Experience as an administrator of systems within a DoD context + Experience with deployment of system images in an enterprise environment + Experience with cyber system requirements, STIGs, ATO and other relevant processes + Experience working in a diverse and complex HW and SW integration and deployment environment with an emphasis on configuration management and first-time quality + Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades + Travel up to 50% + Active certification at DOD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g. Security+) or greater + Must be US Citizen + Clearance: A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance. + Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) level clearance as a condition of continued employment Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Administrator: + Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; OR 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree + An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree. + Experience with configuring, administering, and maintaining Windows, Oracle, Red Hat or other Linux systems + Experience as an administrator of systems within a DoD context + Experience with deployment of system images in an enterprise environment + Experience with cyber system requirements, STIGs, ATO and other relevant processes + Experience working in a diverse and complex HW and SW integration and deployment environment with an emphasis on configuration management and first-time quality + Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades + Travel up to 50% + Active certification at DOD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g. Security+) or greater + Must be US Citizen + Clearance: A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance. + Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) level clearance as a condition of continued employment Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with Microsoft Server, Windows domain architectures, Windows Active Directory, Sequel Server, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems, Red Hat Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions + Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) + Knowledge of Python and PowerShell scripting + Experience with Ansible + Network Certifications/Extensive Experience and experience with network administration and related infrastructure + Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (Wireshark/HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk) + Experience with SIPR network, trusted downloads and DoD Safe + Voice and Data COMMS experience a plus + Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis. Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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. 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Created: 2026-03-19