Principal Info Systems Admin Generalist - MD (Active TS/SCI clearance)

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Info Systems Admin Generalist - MD (Active TS/SCI clearance) based out of Elkridge, MD.

 What You’ll get to Do:

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Information Systems Administration Generalist to join our highly skilled team of results driven and customer focused masterminds. We support a rapid environment of market relevant technology trends that demand critical thinkers and detail-oriented operators. This opportunity will entrust you to make real time decisions with real world significance.

Our team works diligently around the clock with passion for our mission but benefits most from the compassion we receive from top down. Health and wellness are an important part of our lives while we define a new protocol for customer success.

This position requires full time work onsite at our Elkridge, Maryland location.

Additionally, it provides the employee the flexibility of working a traditional 40-hour week or work a 9/80 schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day to take every other Friday off.

Your daily opportunities:

• Coordinate and perform hardware integration, relocation, and periodic maintenance in Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD accredited Government and contractor facilities
• Frequent collaboration with internal company and external contacts
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Work under general supervision

• During the first 30 days of employment onboarding activities to include Northrop Grumman training requirements, program overviews, system architecture familiarization, and department-specific training will establish a solid foundation for the new team member. Introductions to management and team leads will provide insight into the team dynamics while identifying key areas where you will provide value to the mission.

• Day 30 through 90 will consist of further integration to the team and actively sitting with tenured members to gain a better understanding of daily tasks and requirements. Tasks will be assigned in accordance with the appropriate pace needed to guarantee your success.

• Day 90 and onward will consist of mission focused opportunities with the possibility to collaborate across several teams. From leading day-to-day activities, to testing cutting-edge feature enhancements to the enterprise architecture, you will have the ability to invest in your future while delivering maximum value to our customer’s mission.

 Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Education / Experience for Principal Information Systems Administration Generalist: Six (6) years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM); four (4) year with Masters. NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• US Citizenship is required with an active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance which was active in the last 24 months. TS/SCI eligibility must be in place by the start date.

• Must possess DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date

• Must be able to work standing and lift 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

You have strong working knowledge in three or more of the following areas:

• Understanding of and be able to manage the lifecycle management principles for a secure computer network’s hardware and software requirement.  This will include:
  • Managing the tracking of basic hardware maintenance schedules for a complex distributed network architecture
  • Must be knowledgeable of the complexities of dealing with both software & hardware license and warranty issues.  This includes cost evaluations and variations

• Moderate understanding of computer networks and the OSI model. A firm understanding of layer 1 for the purposes of connectivity and troubleshooting is essential

• Experience with Cisco network equipment (Cisco certifications a plus)

• Experience deploying computer equipment in non-familiar workspaces

• General knowledge of supply chain and product integrity concepts

• Experience with IT procurement issues and supply chain integrity

• Experience in shipping and receiving equipment and the use of DD1149 form

What We Can Offer You :

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.