Northrop Grumman
Principal/Sr. Principal Windows Systems Administrator
Northrop Grumman, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Requisition ID: R10177126
Category:
Information Technology Location:
Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America Clearance Type:
Polygraph Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required:
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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities for this Pipeline requisition are: Perform as primary Lead Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract(s). Maintain efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including servers, desktop, and networking equipment. Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and verbal formats. Ensure necessary IT projects are completed independently or assigned to others as necessary. Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, and recommend equipment and software as needed. Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Manage backup infrastructure then provide backup and recovery services. Manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy. Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team. Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy. Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed. This position may be filled as a Level 3 or as a Level 4, based on the qualifications outlined below. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards. Basic Qualifications for a Level 4: Associate’s degree with 10 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards. Additional Basic Qualifications for Levels 3 and 4: Experience maintaining Classified Windows Domains in effective operations including: Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (AD) deployment, maintenance, and support; Group Policy (GPO); DNS; DHCP and scopes; Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), SCCM or similar update service; Certificate Authority (CA) server; and supporting license managers. Supporting golden image creation, deployment, and underlying infrastructure. Experience deploying vulnerability scanning tools and remediation. Clearance and Access: Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years), or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program. The selected candidate must agree to submit and successfully complete a polygraph reexamination as a condition to retain access to special program(s), and also as a condition of continued employment. Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment. Non-Technical Abilities and Certifications: Current IAT Level II certification (ie. Security+, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification); certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Experience leading a technical team of IT professionals. Experience mentoring junior level IT professionals. Experience with developing and administering IT training programs. Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees including executive leadership. Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed. Active vendor-based IT certifications. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field. Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance. Experience with NetApp and/or Nutanix implementation, migration, and maintenance. Experience with system design and architecture. Experience with communicating with executive leadership. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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. Salary Range:
$93,000 - $158,470 Salary Range 2:
$115,400 - $196,430 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. Employees may be eligible for 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. 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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Information Technology Location:
Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America Clearance Type:
Polygraph Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required:
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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Responsibilities for this Pipeline requisition are: Perform as primary Lead Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract(s). Maintain efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including servers, desktop, and networking equipment. Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and verbal formats. Ensure necessary IT projects are completed independently or assigned to others as necessary. Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, and recommend equipment and software as needed. Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Manage backup infrastructure then provide backup and recovery services. Manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy. Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team. Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy. Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed. This position may be filled as a Level 3 or as a Level 4, based on the qualifications outlined below. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards. Basic Qualifications for a Level 4: Associate’s degree with 10 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards. Additional Basic Qualifications for Levels 3 and 4: Experience maintaining Classified Windows Domains in effective operations including: Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (AD) deployment, maintenance, and support; Group Policy (GPO); DNS; DHCP and scopes; Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), SCCM or similar update service; Certificate Authority (CA) server; and supporting license managers. Supporting golden image creation, deployment, and underlying infrastructure. Experience deploying vulnerability scanning tools and remediation. Clearance and Access: Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years), or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program. The selected candidate must agree to submit and successfully complete a polygraph reexamination as a condition to retain access to special program(s), and also as a condition of continued employment. Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment. Non-Technical Abilities and Certifications: Current IAT Level II certification (ie. Security+, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification); certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Experience leading a technical team of IT professionals. Experience mentoring junior level IT professionals. Experience with developing and administering IT training programs. Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees including executive leadership. Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed. Active vendor-based IT certifications. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field. Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance. Experience with NetApp and/or Nutanix implementation, migration, and maintenance. Experience with system design and architecture. Experience with communicating with executive leadership. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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. Salary Range:
$93,000 - $158,470 Salary Range 2:
$115,400 - $196,430 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. Employees may be eligible for 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. 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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