On-Site Computer Systems Analyst — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support classified government contracts on-site full-time. The role emphasizes coordinating with network, software, and hardware teams and maintaining rigorous IS security practices.

Required are a Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred) and Security+ certification, with the ability to obtain/maintain higher clearance. On-site work only; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's with 2 years; OR Associate's with 4 years; OR High School diploma with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a Security+ certification (or greater).
• Current US Government Secret level security clearance (minimum).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
• Exhibits good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.
• Establishes and maintains customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies.
• Report task statuses as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and oral format.
• Begin supporting working across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.
• Awareness of operations surrounding multi-user computer systems, including collaboration with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians.
• Able to support multiple networks, under limited direction ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed following all security policies and procedures.
• Assist with installing, upgrading/patching, troubleshooting systems, in support of configuration management.
• Provide assistance in maintaining backup and recovery services, manage windows file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Assist with creation of windows user and computer accounts, file permissions and security access lists.
• Assist with testing of new product releases to ensure compatibility to minimize user impact.
• Follow documented technical processes and procedures as assigned.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Assist in maintaining security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Prepare documentation for input to Cybersecurity.
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.)
• Raises issues that require senior level attention or involvement.
• Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Security+ certification

Education

Degree requirements

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support classified government contracts on-site full-time. The role emphasizes coordinating with network, software, and hardware teams and maintaining rigorous IS security practices.

Required are a Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred) and Security+ certification, with the ability to obtain/maintain higher clearance. On-site work only; relocation assistance may be available.