Systems Administrator – Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

. Maintain and enhance Windows systems and infrastructure supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $75,800 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Windows systems administration and infrastructure management, ensuring high availability and security. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining stakeholder relationships while supporting complex IT environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Windows Server AdministrationIAT Level II CertificationActive Directory Certificate ServicesScripting with PowerShellMicrosoft System Center Configuration Manager

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Hard Skills

Windows Systems AdministrationLinux Systems AdministrationSystems Infrastructure ManagementScriptingHardware InstallationEnterprise Backup SolutionsSANNASFirmware UpgradesHigh Availability Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft System Center Configuration ManagerPowerShellPerlBashHTC CondorElasticsearchKibana

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT Level II CertificationSecurity+CISSP

Industry Keywords

National Air and Space Intelligence CenterTS/SCI Security ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipProduction NetworksR&D Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElasticSearchLinuxPerlTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and enhance Windows systems and infrastructure supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Support high availability, security, and integrity of the operating environment
Collaborate with Systems, Network, and Storage Administrators
Support two production networks and an R&D environment containing Linux and Windows systems
Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Perform Windows server administration and systems infrastructure activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience or a master's degree with 0 year of relevant experience for level 2
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience or a master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience for level 3
An additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Active IAT Level II certification (such as Security X (formerly CASP+), Security+, or CISSP), or the ability to obtain one within a defined timeframe
Minimum of three years of IT experience
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager/Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager experience
Preferred: Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
Preferred: Experience with scripting using tools such as PowerShell, Perl, Bash, etc.
Preferred: Experience with hardware installation and maintenance, including firmware upgrades
Preferred: Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, SAN, and NAS
Preferred: HTC Condor
Preferred: Elasticsearch/Kibana

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business