Principal / Sr Principal Windows Systems Administrator

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 will 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 will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals.

Roles and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Perform as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract.

• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.

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

• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently as necessary.

• Analyze internal and 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; and 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.

Note- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our facility/campus. This is not a virtual position.

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications – 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 maintaining Classified Windows Domains in effective operations to include working knowledge of Active Directory (AD) maintenance and support, Group Policy (GPO), Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), SCCM or similar update service, and experience working with vulnerability scanning tools.

• Experience maintaining Cohesity or similar Backup Appliances

• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux/Ansible implementation, migration and maintenance.

• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); 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), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years in order to be considered 

• Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company and also by program and/or customer requirements; maintaining a SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of IT experience is required

• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be 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

• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years in order to be considered 

• Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company and also by program and/or customer requirements; maintaining a SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications – Levels 3 and 4:

Candidates with working knowledge of the following will be given preferential treatment:

• Advanced knowledge with DHCP, scopes, DNS management, Certificate Authority (CA) server.

• Preferred consideration given to candidates with Sentris data tagging.

• Supporting golden image deployment and underlying infrastructure.

• 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 PowerShell/Python scripting and automation tools.

• Preferred consideration given to candidates with experience leading a team, project management, mentoring and presentation skills.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  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/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

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.