Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst — Secret Cleared

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities for flight test networks at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. The selected candidate will work on-site, full-time, and must hold a U.S.

Government Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining Windows domain architectures, coordinating with engineers and vendors, and leading system enhancements with a focus on security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6+ years experience in IT/system analysis in classified env.
• Experience designing and maintaining Windows domain architectures (AD, GPO, policies, permissions) in a classified environment.
• Must meet US Government 8140 cybersecurity requirements or equivalent (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• Must hold a current US Government Secret security clearance or be in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program; US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst for classified government contracts.
• Communicate effectively at all organization levels in writing and oral form.
• Lead reliable operations of multi-user computer systems with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee system enhancements, automation, and change management.
• Ensure secure backup, recovery, and audit logging per ISSM guidance.
• Mentor junior professionals to grow technical talent.

Skills

Windows domain architectures

Security clearance

Communication skills

Security guidelines knowledge

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

LDAP

Virtualization

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities for flight test networks at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. The selected candidate will work on-site, full-time, and must hold a U.S.

Government Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining Windows domain architectures, coordinating with engineers and vendors, and leading system enhancements with a focus on security and reliability.