Principal Windows Systems Analyst — Classified (Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Baltimore is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst for Windows in classified government contracts.

The role emphasizes maintaining secure, multi‑user Windows environments and collaborating with system engineers, PMs, and end users to meet objectives. The position requires a Secret clearance or CE enrollment, strong communication, and experience with Windows domains, Active Directory, GPOs, and security policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s/Master’s with relevant experience in Windows environments and security clearances.
• Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, policies, and permissions.
• Current U.S. Government Secret clearance (or CE enrollment) and recent investigation date.
• Meet 8140 requirements for a Principal Computer Systems Analyst – IAT Level II (Security+CE).

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
• Maintain and secure Windows-based multi-user systems and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with security and policy requirements.
• Prepare and present task statuses for recurring and non‑recurring efforts in writing and verbally.
• Support ticketing systems (ServiceNow, JIRA) and escalate issues as needed.
• Develop technical documentation and maintain system configurations and backups.

Skills

Windows domains

Active Directory

GPOs

Security clearance

Scripting

Cross‑platform OS awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

HBSS

SolarWinds

Splunk

Cohesity

Veritas

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Baltimore is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst for Windows in classified government contracts.

The role emphasizes maintaining secure, multi‑user Windows environments and collaborating with system engineers, PMs, and end users to meet objectives. The position requires a Secret clearance or CE enrollment, strong communication, and experience with Windows domains, Active Directory, GPOs, and security policies.