Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

Systems Administrator providing SATCOM Technician services for Northrop Grumman's Missile Defense Integration in Japan. Key responsibilities include managing systems for satellite communication and network performance.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeKyotango • 🇯🇵 JapanJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,800 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing Satellite Terminal systems, including their connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communication/transmission systems
Evaluates capabilities and performance, detects issues, and implements corrective measures to optimize SATCOM equipment operation
Oversee the status and performance of Transmission and Receive systems
Responds swiftly to circuit outages and, when needed, collaborates with remote facilities and local Systems/Users to restore communication services
Solves problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity
Work is closely supervised in accordance with established policies and procedures or under very general supervision
Contacts are primarily with the immediate supervisor and within the company or group, but may be external as well
Performs various additional duties and assignments as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, SecurityX, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start
The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principles, operations, maintenance, and repair
Skilled in using common SATCOM test equipment
It is essential to understand the signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams of circuits
Understanding of Network System Administration
Experience working with Microsoft and Linux operating system environments/platforms
Knowledge of TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders like SKLs
Experience with CISCO routers and switches
This position involves working in shifts around the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The specific shift assigned will depend on the mission needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

SATCOM PrinciplesTroubleshootingSignal Flow UnderstandingEnd-to-End Configuration DiagramsCommon SATCOM Test EquipmentCircuit Switching SystemsLong-Haul Communication SystemsTACLANE Encryption DevicesCrypto Device LoadersPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications

DoD 8140 CertificationSecurity+ CECCNA SecurityCySA+GICSPGSECSSCPCASP+ CECISSP