Principal Windows Systems Administrator

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Global Operations Security is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area.  The selected candidate will be required to work 100% on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum facilities. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as a 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 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.

• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, while directing others as necessary.

• Take initiative and exercise resourcefulness to identify, research, and resolve technical problems.

• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.

• 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.

• 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.

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.

• Create, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Configure, test, and implement requirements in accordance with government IT security policies, 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.

• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach 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 and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility; the ability to maintain the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain a polygraph within a reasonable period of time, as determined by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a current DoD Top Secret security clearance with the required polygraph will be a condition of continued employment.

• Candidate may be temporarily assigned other duties, as needed, while awaiting completion of clearance requirements.

• Current Security+CE certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

• Experience managing Network Solutions.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019) management experience.

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.

• Microsoft Exchange (on premise) installation, configuration, and management experience.

• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.

• Hands on VMWare experience with current versions.

• Knowledge of and experience using environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Windows/Splunk).

• Rudimentary Scripting experience.

• Experience with creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

• Experience performing manual & automated systems hardening.

• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

• DoD 8570/8140 certification in primary OS (Windows or RHEL).

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Salary Range: $90,600 USD - $136,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.