> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2557878-principal-cyber-systems-administrator-tg](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2557878-principal-cyber-systems-administrator-tg). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Cyber Systems Administrator (TG) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Salary:** $98,900.0 - $155,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Computer Networks, Networking Hardware, System Software, Information Technology - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/use9576c5769340f418b41328422f460bd/eaa ## About the Role High School Diploma with 10 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience. ## Description At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems would like you to join our team as a Principal Cyber Systems Administrator. Places of performance for this position are Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey, NC. What You'll Get to Do: * Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. * Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. * Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. * Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. * Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. * Configure and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance., The Level 1 System Administrator (SA) shall possess the following capabilities: Experience providing support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems * Providing Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems * Managing the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems Providing assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems * Providing Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems * Providing support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. * Providing support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers * Optimizing system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning. ## Related Videos - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [Flexibility is Key: Unlocking the Advantages of Versatile Software Solutions for Strategic Innovatio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1943-flexibility-is-key-unlocking-the-advantages-of-versatile-software-solutions-for-strategic-innovatio) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Smoover - Who's Best at DevRel?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1901-wearedevelopers-live-smoover-who-s-best-at-devrel) - [How Lufthansa Industry Solutions is preparing for the Quantum Age! ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1443-how-lufthansa-industry-solutions-is-preparing-for-the-quantum-age) - [Architecture Communication Canvas](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/674-architecture-communication-canvas) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 182: GPT5 Prompts, MCP Vulnerabilities, Code Traps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/622-dev-digest-182-gpt5-prompts-mcp-vulnerabilities-code-traps) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)