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# Principal Software Applications Administrator/Analyst

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, DOORS (Software), Information Technology, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9259932/principal-software-applications-administratoranalyst

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related STEM discipline with five (5) years of experience, or equivalent OR a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related STEM discipline with three (3) years of experience or equivalent.
 * Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
 * Must possess and maintain or be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) within 6 months.
 * Experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux Operating Systems.
 * Experience with Server/Client installations.
 * Experience with application administration.
 * Must work well with others in a professional setting regardless of skillsets.
 * Must have current Security + Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
 * Must be able to work in the office as this is not a work from home or hybrid position.

Sr Principal Software Development Analyst

 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related STEM discipline with eight (8) years of experience, or equivalent OR a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related STEM discipline with six (6) years of experience or equivalent.
 * Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
 * Must possess and maintain or be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) within 6 months.
 * Experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux Operating Systems.
 * Experience with Server/Client installations.
 * Experience with application administration.
 * Must work well with others in a professional setting regardless of skillsets.
 * Must have current Security + Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
 * Must be able to work in the office as this is not a work from home or hybrid position.

Preferred Skills

 * Active Security + Certification.
 * Active DOD Security Clearance.
 * Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Experience as an End User for system engineering tools such as Atlassian, DOORs, MATLAB, STK, Cameo, Teamwork cloud, and/or Azure DevOps.
 * Experience as an application administrator for system engineering tools such as Atlassian, DOORs, MATLAB, STK, Cameo, Teamwork cloud, and/or Azure DevOps.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Work well under pressure and adapt well to unplanned tasks.
 * Ability and willingness to continuously learn and implement new processes.
 * Dedicated to working in a team environment.

## Description

* End-user support of System and Software engineering software included in the Engineering Systems Pool (ESP)
 * Provide system maintenance, licenses management, software installations, upgrade deployments, operations support, test support, and system troubleshooting while meeting software compliance standards.
 * Monitor, address, and resolve Systems and Software production environment incidents, service requests, workflows, client install packages, etc.
 * Document all aspects of system support such that knowledge is readily shared among all those tasked with supporting Systems and Software.
 * Maintain strong expertise and knowledge of current and emerging Systems and Software engineering applications, products and technologies.