Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities on-site full-time. This role requires a US Government Secret security clearance and will contribute to the CIDO Classified Solutions team.

Responsibilities include maintaining multi-user computer systems, applying Group Policy, coordinating with system engineers and project managers, documenting processes, and upholding security guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have a Security+ or greater certification.
• Experience with Windows domains, including AD, GPOs, and policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
• Exhibits good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Maintain operations of multi-user computer systems with engineers, technicians, and IT management.
• Ensure system compliance via Group Policy and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.

Skills

Security+ certification

Active Directory

Group Policy (GPOs)

Windows domains

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree with 3 years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience

Associate's degree with 7 years relevant experience

High School Diploma with 9 years relevant experience

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

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

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

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as a Principal 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.
• Able to support multiple networks, ensuring necessary Windows administration tasks are completed; coordinating 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, 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.)
• Raises issues that require senior level attention or involvement.
• Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.

Basic Qualifications :

• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience; OR Assocaite's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a Security+ or greater certification
• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret security to be considered
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
• Experience with Windows domains, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and pe