Principal Cyber Software Engineer (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10168000
Category: Information Technology
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Tampa, Florida; Honolulu, Hawaii
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1
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. 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.
The Information Transport Service (ITS) Gateway (I-GATE) system supports secure messaging and information sharing within the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) environment. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Hawaii, Colorado, Washington, DC, or Tampa, FL.
Roles and Responsibilities:

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• Perform as a Windows 2019/2022 System Administrator.
  
• Manage and maintain security patches for the Windows environment.
  
• Develop and document technical procedures.
  
• Read, modify, and create shell scripts and scripts in various languages.
  
• Learn new technologies independently and coordinate actions as required.
  
• Lead actions with peer systems administrators, network engineers, security teams, and software and hardware engineers.
  
• Recommend and implement system enhancements for performance and reliability.
  
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection.
  
• Test new releases of products for compatibility.
  
• Develop and document technical processes as needed.
  
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
  
• Interact with vendors to troubleshoot issues and evaluate products and services.
  
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience OR Master's degree and 4 years of experience; 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
    
  • In-depth experience in Northrop Grumman's I-GATE administration.
    
  • Expert in Information Transport Service (ITS) operations knowledge.
    
  • Windows Server 2019 or later versions administration.
    
  • SQL 2019 or later versions administration, including backup.
    
  • Active Directory design and implementation.
    
  • IIS administration and troubleshooting.
    
  • Microsoft Windows clustering.
    
  • SAN operations and maintenance.
    
  • Security updates in compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) policy.
    
  • Security+ certification.
    
  • Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
    
  • Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Windows System Administration certification(s).
      
    • Solid understanding of system backup and restoration.
      
    • Scripting language (VBScript, PowerShell, Cscript, etc.) knowledge.
      
      Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
      Northrop Grumman considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
      Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
      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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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