Windows Systems Administrator - Top Secret On-Site

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support classified government contracts on-site. The role requires working across software, firmware, hardware, and operating systems, with strict security practices and multi-network administration.

Responsibilities include maintaining systems, testing product releases, documenting processes, and collaborating with network and software engineers. A strong security posture and Top Secret eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a Security+ or greater certification
• Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret security to be considered
• Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts
• Exhibits good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers
• Establishes and maintains high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies
• Report task statuses as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and oral format
• Begin supporting working across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems
• Awareness of operations surrounding multi-user computer systems, including collaboration with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians
• Able to support multiple networks, under limited direction ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed following all security policies and procedures
• Assist with installing, upgrading/patching, troubleshooting Windows systems, in support of configuration management
• Provide assistance in maintaining backup and recovery services, manage Windows file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis
• Assist with testing of new product releases to ensure compatibility to minimize user impact
• Follow documented technical processes and procedures as assigned
• Assist with troubleshooting issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases
• Assist in maintaining security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
• Prepare documentation for input to Cybersecurity
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.)
• Raises issues that require senior level attention or involvement
• Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Patience with customers

Energetic approach

Education

Security+ certification

Top Secret clearance

Windows Server knowledge

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

HBSS

Splunk

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support classified government contracts on-site. The role requires working across software, firmware, hardware, and operating systems, with strict security practices and multi-network administration.

Responsibilities include maintaining systems, testing product releases, documenting processes, and collaborating with network and software engineers. A strong security posture and Top Secret eligibility are essential.