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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Principal Windows Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792


Requisition ID: R10172968

Category:

Information Technology

Location:

Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Polygraph

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. 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.

Information Technology Professionals, We Want You!

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an experienced

Windows Systems Administrator

to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems support team.

Note: The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our facility/campus. This is not a virtual position. Also, this position is a second shift opening.

Candidates must be willing to work one of the following shift hours: 10AM to 7PM, 11AM to 8PM, 12PM to 9PM, or 1PM to 10PM.

Responsibilities:

Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract.

Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format.

Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

Support multiple networks and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary.

Analyze customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.

Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve performance and reliability, including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.

Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.

Interact with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.

Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.

Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.

Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, hardware, networks, and applications.

Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Master's Degree with 3 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience is required.

Must have a

DOD 8570 IAT Level II

or higher certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

Experience managing Windows Server OS is needed.

Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.

Candidates must have a current DOD

Top Secret/SCI

security clearance (at a minimum), to include a recent

Polygraph

[completed within the last 5 years] in order to be considered.

Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to

Special Programs

as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, MCSE (or similar Microsoft cert), and 6 years of Windows Server Administration to include VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy in a classified environment.

DoD 8570 Certification in a primary Operating System (Windows, Linux, Cisco).

Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.

Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.

Windows server management experience.

Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.

Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.

Red Hat certification for current version.

VMWare experience with current version.

Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).

Mid to Advanced level Scripting experience.

Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

Active SAP/SAR access would be nice to have.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Salary Range:

$97,500 - $146,300

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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