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# Principal System Administrator/ System Administrator (Ellsworth AFB)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Box Elder, SD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $68,200 - $102,400
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Microsoft Office, Service Pack, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-system-administrator-system-administrator-ellsworth-afb-ellsworth-air-force-base-sd--804e72f8-0bd3-447e-90a8-58449a0fd41a

## About the Role

Systems Administration/Management, Diversity, Systems Administration/Management, Aerospace and Defense, Funding, Computer Systems, Multi-User Systems, System Operations, Communication Systems, Identify Issues, * Must have a High School diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of Systems Administration experience; or a Master's Degree.

 * 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., * Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate's Degree and 7 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of Systems Administration experience; or a Master's Degree and 3 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 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.