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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Administrator (26-376) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Confluence, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Linux, HP Thin Clients, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Desktop, Information Technology, Operational Systems - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9105718/principal-systems-administrator-26-376 ## About the Role * A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree, * Red Hat 7/8/9 administrative experience in an enterprise environment * Windows 10/11 administrative experience in an enterprise environment * Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience supporting users in an enterprise-level system * Experience installing and troubleshooting Windows and Linux applications * Comfortable interfacing professionally with users and customers in an IT service setting * Ability to write and edit technical documentation for processes and procedures using solutions such as Atlassian Confluence ## Description The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. This position will serve as the first line of defense for user-level interactions and issues. The position will primarily support users in person, via secure phone, email, or instant message (IM). This position will be customer-facing, so refined customer service skills, along with IT skills, are a must. You must be comfortable diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with remote users daily. This position will also support MDA flight tests, focus on integrating the R&D systems into C2BMC, and contribute to other ongoing X-Lab projects as needed., * Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start * Creating domain accounts with limited security group addition privileges * User password resets * User VDI troubleshooting * Application installations and troubleshooting for users * User thin client troubleshooting * Work with the Active Directory team and compliance/patching admins to update processes and procedures ## 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) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)