Senior Windows Systems Administrator (Top Secret/SCI)

Northrop Grumman; Palatine Township (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Windows Systems Administrator) to support classified programs in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role requires on-site work, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a strong background in Windows server administration, Active Directory, and policy compliance.

The candidate will maintain systems, apply patches, manage backups, and document procedures while collaborating with engineers, security professionals, and project managers in a highly secure

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years IT experience OR Bachelor's with 5+ years OR Associate with 7+ years OR High School Diploma with 9+ years IT experience
• Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, policies, and permissions
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140/8570 equivalent for Windows Systems Administrator – IAT level II
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance (or in Continuous Evaluation program)
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs and Counter Intelligence Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst for classified government contracts
• Maintain system security, audit logs, and documentation
• Manage Windows administration tasks, backups, patching, and monitoring
• Coordinate with multiple teams and support on-site operations at Rolling Meadows, IL

Skills

Communication skills

Windows domain experience

Security awareness

Education

Master's degree in IT or related field

Bachelor's degree in IT

Associate's degree in IT

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

LDAP

Windows Server Administration

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Windows Systems Administrator) to support classified programs in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role requires on-site work, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a strong background in Windows server administration, Active Directory, and policy compliance.

The candidate will maintain systems, apply patches, manage backups, and document procedures while collaborating with engineers, security professionals, and project managers in a highly secure