Senior Windows Systems Administrator – TS/SCI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Civil Space? No—Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Windows Systems Administrator) for on-site, full-time support on classified government contracts.

The role requires strong Windows domain, AD, GPOs, and security policy expertise, plus Top Secret/SCI clearance and IAT Level II credentials. Responsibilities include maintaining system reliability, security, backups, and documentation, with cross-team collaboration and occasional

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in IT or related field with requisite IT experience.
• Experience with Windows domains, Active Directory, GPOs, and permissions.
• U.S. government clearance and ability to obtain SAP access and Top Secret/SCI as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Windows Systems Administrator support for classified contracts.
• Maintain system security via Group Policy, RMF, and ISSM guidance.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disk space across multi-user environments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across network, security, and project management.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

Policies

Permissions

IAT Level II

Security clearance

Windows server administration

Education

Master's degree in IT or related field

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Associate's degree in IT or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

Cohesity

Veritas

AD tooling

Job description

Northrop Grumman Civil Space? No—Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Windows Systems Administrator) for on-site, full-time support on classified government contracts.

The role requires strong Windows domain, AD, GPOs, and security policy expertise, plus Top Secret/SCI clearance and IAT Level II credentials. Responsibilities include maintaining system reliability, security, backups, and documentation, with cross-team collaboration and occasional