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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Principal Windows Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Linthicum, Maryland, United States,


Requisition ID: R10164490

Category:

Information Technology

Location:

Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a well-qualified Systems Administrator to join its Classified Solutions team in Linthicum, MD. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus, and that this is not a remote position. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

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

Maintain smooth operation of all computer infrastructure in a multi-user computer system environment.

Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements.

Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve system performance and reliability.

Provide backup and recovery services and manage data storage devices.

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions.

Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility.

Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

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

Interact with vendors and evaluate their products and services.

Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.

Familiarity with DoD STIGs and vulnerability mitigation.

Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified computers.

Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.

Report project status as required.

Experience with Splunk management and maintenance.

Work under minimal direction and independently determine approaches to solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance.

The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance.

IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater required on Day 1 of employment.

Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IS related field.

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Experience operating under NISPOM, RMF, STIG, and other relevant frameworks.

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware.

Understanding of basic networking, including subnets and routing.

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

Linux Operating System experience.

Experience with Security Engineering tools.

Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools.

Rudimentary Scripting experience.

Experience with system images in an enterprise environment.

Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

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

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, and a friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be active and recognized. 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, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Salary Range:

$93,000 - $139,600

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

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