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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Principal System Administrator (Ellsworth AFB) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys, SD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,800.0 - $158,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Microsoft Office, Service Pack, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0D5183C175224F3883658BD67387E819/job/ ## About the Role * Must have a High School diploma/GED and 12 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate's Degree and 10 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of Systems Administration experience; or a Master's Degree and 6 years of Systems Administration experience. * Experience with STIG compliance. * Experience with Microsoft Office suite. * Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. * Must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year. * Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company., * Active U.S. government Top Secret clearance * Special Program Access * Experience with remote cloud architecture * Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment * Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems ## Description * Provide real-time support for Ground Systems multi-user computer systems supporting flight operations and maintenance. * Account for, control, and deploy equipment. * Configure user, administrator, and service accounts. * Work with partners to resolve technical and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external systems. * Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations environment, including operations on flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers. * Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary. * Work with a team to provide on-site end-user systems administration support 24 hours, 5 days a week. * Provide systems administration support through updates, configurations, security patches, drawings, and feedback to the Responsible Engineers (REs). * Communicate complex technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs). * Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs). * Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration. * Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of communication systems equipment required to support ground and flight operations. * Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [IKEA Story: Transforming an Iconic Retail Brand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/444-ikea-story-transforming-an-iconic-retail-brand) - [What's (new) with Spring Boot and Containers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1514-what-s-new-with-spring-boot-and-containers) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)