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Sr Principal System Admin - Compliance/Patching Sys Admin (25-368)

Today Colorado Springs, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 113,500.00 - 170,300.00 per year

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal System Admin - Compliance/Patching Sys Admin (25-368) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, is crucial in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position, and this role requires on-site work with no remote options.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battles, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Moreover, C2BMC is an essential part of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

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This individual will serve as the primary group for testing and applying patches on all leading software and application systems, including workstations and servers. This team will support the system by continuously interacting with the cyber and compliance teams to remediate any vulnerabilities found during automated or manual cyber scans. Since patching can be an impactful activity, a detail-oriented individual is a must for this position.
Essential Functions:

Experience with patching in an enterprise-level system
Experience in writing standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation
Ability to create documentation outlining a comprehensive testing strategy for regression testing after patching workstations and servers
Basic Qualifications:
Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant experience may be accepted as an alternative to holding a degree
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with an eligibility to be cleared for SCI and SAP
Review system assets for compliance to coordinate a testing strategy for patching identified vulnerabilities
Administer patching solutions, such as:
Tanium
WSUS
YUM

Identify and work with component owners to create subset groups for patching tests before broad enterprise deployment
Coordinate with system owners to apply patches to specific products and solutions, such as server applications and user workstations
Maintain continuous vulnerability patching schedules based on cyber tool scan scores, adhering to an authorized schedule approved by the relevant board
Notify users of upcoming patches and any expected impacts, such as reboots or the rollout of new features
Preferred Qualifications:

Testing patches through a systematic process to minimize impact on the user base
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, benefiting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to choose options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:*
Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10205146
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-27T20:31:46

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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