Sr Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required at start:
Yes.

Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on‑site, full‑time at our Melbourne, FL location. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on‑site.

• Perform as a Senior Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format
• Establish and maintain 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
• Oversee and lead the reliable operations of multi‑user computer systems working with system engineers, PC desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management
• Analyze and make recommendations to internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems
• Recommend and implement system enhancements, including automation, that will improve the performance of the system (installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management)
• Ensure compliant and reliable backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis
• Test and oversee new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact
• Lead the development and documentation of technical processes and procedures
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases and report security‑relevant statuses accordingly
• Ensure accurate security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
• Work 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
• Lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed

• Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 9 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 11 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a Security+ certification or…