Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 1 month ago
Principal Computer Systems Analyst
United States-Maryland-Hollywood
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrator to join their Classified Solutions team in Hollywood, MD. The role involves maintaining multi-user computer systems, ensuring system reliability and performance, and adhering to strict security guidelines.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract
Able to 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, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management
Able to support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary
Analyze internal or external 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 the performance and reliability of the system 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, system components
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases
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
Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions
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 40 pounds
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed
Qualification
Required
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 or relevant experience is required
Must have a Security+ certification at a minimum; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
Experience managing Windows Server OS
Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
SAP/SCI access eligibility with Polygraph
MCSE (or similar) Microsoft certification
6 years of Windows Server Administration to include VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy in a classified environment
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, DISA STIGs, DAAPM, 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 Certification & Accreditation process
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase