Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 103,600 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Friendly team environment

401(k) matching program

Annual bonuses

Job summary

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows to support information system lifecycle activities. This full-time position requires on-site work at Sunnyvale, CA, focusing on classified government contracts.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Responsibilities include Windows administration, customer satisfaction establishment, and maintaining system compliance.

Benefits include flexible work arrangements, a 401(k) matching program, and competitive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory.
• Must maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties supporting classified government contracts.
• Maintain operations of multi-user computer systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes.

Skills

Windows domains management

Active Directory

Group Policy

Networking knowledge

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

Solar Winds

Backup solutions (Cohesity, Veritas)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Sunnyvale, CA location.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows in support of classified government contracts.
• Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.
• Establish and maintain 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 verbal format.
• Support multiple networks, ensuring necessary Windows administration tasks are completed; coordinate with others as necessary, working under minimal direction.
• Maintain operations of multi-user computer systems working with system engineers, PC desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
• Assist with review of internal customer requirements, making recommendations for hardware, software, and system component purchases.
• Maintain and provide reliability of systems through installation, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Ensure system compliance via Group Policy or other technologies.
• Provide and maintain backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases, supporting Computer Security with inputs to documentation, as required.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Work 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.
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.).
• Raise issues that require senior level attention or involvement.
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours and on weekends, as needed.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 Years of experience, or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 0 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Experience with Windows domains, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Security+CE certification as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret/Top Secret/SCI/polygraph and current SAP/SAR access.
• Current Security+ CE certification.
• Windows Server Administration experience to include Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP and other services.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs and VTCs.
• Experience with creating, maintaining, and deploying system images in a LAN and up to an enterprise environment.
• Current working virtualization experience.
• Knowledge of Backup solutions (Cohesity, Veritas, etc.) and SAN storage systems.
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
• Experience in scripting.
• Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.).
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Learning opportunities and professional growth.
• Friendly team environment.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Competitive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off.
• Annual bonuses and potential for discretionary bonuses.
• Long Term Incentives for VP/Director level positions.
• Salary range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00.

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.