Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret

Overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Windows Systems Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities on-site at our San Diego, CA location. This role requires a Secret clearance and does not offer telecommute options due to the classified nature of the work.

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
• Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.
• Establish and maintain 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.
• Support multiple networks, ensuring necessary Windows administration tasks are completed; coordinate with others as necessary, working under minimal direction.
• Maintain operations of multi-user computer systems working with system engineers, PC desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
• Assist with review of internal customer requirements, making recommendations for hardware, software, system component purchases.
• Maintain and provide reliability of systems through installation, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Ensure system compliance via Group Policy or other technologies.
• Provide and maintain backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases, supporting Computer Security with inputs to documentation, as required.
• Maintain 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, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications.
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (Service Now, JIRA, etc.).
• Raise issues that require senior level attention or involvement.
• Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekends, as needed.

• Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a Security+ certification (or greater) to be considered
• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
• Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
• Windows Server Administration to include Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP and other services
• Experience operating within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs and VTCs
• Create, maintain, and deploy system images in a LAN and up to an enterprise environment
• Current working virtualization experience
• Knowledge of backup solutions (Cohesity, Veritas, etc) and SAN storage systems
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
• Experience in scripting
• Cross-platform operating system awareness (Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes

We offer flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. Our benefits include health insurance, a 9/80 work schedule, and a 401k with company match. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, subject to business needs and candidate availability.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit