AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting)TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description We're building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment and a fresh approach, we're on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability. Leveraging the kind of leading-edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800 strong team is busy delivering World-leading solutions to safeguard Australia's future. And, together, we're growing a business where everyone contributes, and everyone matters.
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles.

As Northrop Grumman Australia prepares for the arrival of the Triton UAS, we are setting up and proactively recruiting to ensure a seamless and coordinated entry into service. One of the key roles identified in this strategy is the role of Systems Administrator based out of RAAF Base Tindal. Some travel to the RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia may be required on occasion.
Your role:
As a key member of the program team, you will be crucial to maintaining continuous operation of multi-user computer systems across the Triton Forward Operating Base and Main Operating Base Mission Control Systems and Mission Systems Trainer. Working closely with a broad stakeholder group, you will play a vital role towards meeting operational requirements for this critical Defence capability.
About you:
You are a seasoned Systems Administrator with experience working on projects within highly classified environments. Technically, you have an appropriate relevant qualification and proven experience with Microsoft Windows technologies (server, desktop and applications). It will be advantageous if you have experience working with VMWare and Cisco Networks.
This position required a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance. You must either currently hold or be eligible to hold this level clearance.
What's in it for you:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight
Purchased annual leave
Salary packaging including novated car leases
Generous paid parental leave
Volunteer Leave

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Employee Assistance Program:

Relocation Assistance available:

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What's Your Possible?
Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Note: As a Defence security clearance (TSPV) is required for this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.