Principal Systems Administrator - Northrop Grumman( Defence capability, not internal IT.)

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

The Role:

Due to an internal promotion, we are bringing in a new Systems Administrator to join the team and to take ownership of the mission systems that support the MQ‑4C Triton, a high‑altitude, long-endurance platform delivering real-time intelligence and surveillance for Australia.

Located at RAAF Base Tindal, you are responsible for keeping those systems up, stable and ready every time they’re needed. When the system is available, the mission goes ahead. When it isn’t, you are the one who gets it back online and keeps things moving.

There are already a solid foundation and team in place. You will take ownership of the day-to-day, stay ahead of issues, and step in when something breaks. You will work across operators, engineers and support teams to keep systems running and ensure the environment is always ready for use.

This is a hands-on systems role in an operational, high-security environment. Your work directly supports Defence capability, not internal IT.

This role is based at Tindal with a relocation and remote living and accommodation allowance available. Please note, this position requires a current TSPV (PV) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

You will focus on keeping systems available, stable and ready for operations.

Run system start-up and shutdown activities to support mission readiness, while monitoring performance and stepping in early to resolve issues before they impact flying
Troubleshoot and fix system, network and user issues end-to-end, taking ownership rather than relying on escalation
Manage user accounts, permissions and system security within a PV environment
Maintain and support Windows, VMware and networked systems, along with routine maintenance, backups and recovery
Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability, and implement practical fixes that make a difference
About You

You’ve outgrown basic support roles and want to take real ownership of systems.

You are comfortable working in secure environments where standards matter and shortcuts are not an option. You don’t wait to be told something is wrong. You take responsibility, work the problem, and see it through.

You will likely bring:

Experience in L2/L3 systems administration in a Defence or secure environment
Strong hands-on capability across Windows, VMware and networking
Experience supporting multi-user, operational or mission-critical systems
The ability to troubleshoot issues independently and prioritise under pressure
Confidence working with different stakeholders to get to the root of issues
What we Offer

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
Salary packaging including novated car leases
Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
Health & Wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program
Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the•••••••@au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

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