Windows Server Administrator/ Principal Windows Server Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Ohio; On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Windows Server Administrator to enhance and maintain critical systems for national security. This role involves working with a collaborative team to ensure high availability and security of Windows environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical abilities, effective communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving. Join a pioneering organization where your contributions will directly impact military operations and technological advancements. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make history, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Overtime Eligibility

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Active IAT Level II certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Windows Systems and Infrastructure.
• Support production networks and R&D environments.
• Collaborate with Systems, Network, and Storage Administrators.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Network Switch Configuration

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Scripting (PowerShell, Perl, Bash)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager

SolarWinds SIEM

Elasticsearch

Jenkins

SQL Databases (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Windows Server Administrator/Principal Windows Server Administrator to maintain and enhance Windows Systems and Infrastructure for the Air & Cyberspace Intelligence Group (AC) and Space, Missiles, and Forces Intelligence Group (SM) at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. NASIC is responsible for creating all-source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber, space and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy making. Successful candidates will clearly demonstrate strong technical skills to achieve high availability, security, and integrity for the operating environment. They should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This Windows Systems Administrator will be an active part of a team of Systems, Network, and Storage Administrators who collaborate to support two production networks and a R&D environment to include Linux and Windows.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for a Windows Server Administrator:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with 0 years of experience or a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 6 years relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Experience with network switch configuration.
• Active IAT Level II certification (such as CASP+, Security+, or CISSP).

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Windows Server Administrator:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 9 years relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Experience with network switch configuration.
• Active IAT Level II certification (such as CASP+, Security+, or CISSP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager/Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager experience.
• SolarWinds SIEM Configuration
• HTC Condor
• Elasticsearch/Kibana
• Jenkins
• Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Experience with scripting using tools such as PowerShell, Perl, Bash, etc.
• Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades.
• Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products.

Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00 Salary Range 2: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.