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# Principal or Sr Principal Systems Administrator - Workflow Engin

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, System Configuration, VMware ESX Servers, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, VMware Horizon View, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Vcenter, Bitbucket, Terraform, Vmware
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9147515/principal-or-sr-principal-systems-administrator-workflow-engin

## About the Role

* Principal: Bachelor's degree in science with 5+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
 * Sr Principal: Bachelor's degree in science with 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a Master's; or 4 years with a PhD; 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree
 * Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
 * Current Security+ certification
 * Hands-on experience administering and configuring Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket or similar)
 * Experience with containerization and Kubernetes setup/configuration in production or mission environments
 * Strong Windows and Linux system administration experience, including IPA/Active Directory integration and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with OS patching strategies and tooling across Windows and Linux environments
 * Scripting proficiency in BASH and Python for automation, integration, and workflow orchestration
 * VMware experience (ESXi, vCenter) including provisioning and managing virtualized infrastructure
 * VDI experience (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix) for design, deployment, and support of virtual desktop environments
 * Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and security hardening best practices

## Description

* Administer, configure, and harden Windows and Linux servers supporting mission-critical applications and workflows
 * Configure, maintain, and optimize Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) to support engineering and operational processes
 * Design, deploy, and manage containerized workloads, including Kubernetes clusters and associated services
 * Manage identity and access services by leveraging IPA and Active Directory for secure authentication and authorization
 * Develop scripts and automation (BASH/Python) to streamline operations, patching, and workflow execution
 * Provide Tier 2/3 support, perform root cause analysis, and maintain clear technical documentation and runbooks


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