Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman Global Operations Security is seeking a well-qualified Windows Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Location area.  Roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:

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

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

Maintain efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including severs, desktop and networking equipment. 

Able to support multiple networks. Ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently as necessary.

Analyze internal or external customer requirements and recommend 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 as directed by policy.

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.

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

Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.

Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Technical abilities

Experience maintaining Classified Windows Domains in effective operations to included:

Working knowledge of:
Active Directory (AD) maintenance and support.
Group Policy (GPO)
DNS management
DHCP and scopes
Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), SCCM or similar update service
Certificate Authority (CA) server
Supporting license managers

Experience working with vulnerability scanning tools.

Clearance and access

Currently active Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain, access to program as a condition of continued employment.

Non-Technical abilities and certs

Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DOD 8570 security certification.  Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Experience working in team of IT professionals.

Ability to travel as needed.

Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience giving technical presentation to technical and non-technical attendees

Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed

Active vendor-based IT certification

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