Computer Systems Analyst - Windows

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

3d • $83,400 - $125,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. This is a full-time, on-site role at the company’s San Diego, California location. The position requires obtaining an interim U.S. Government Secret clearance before a start date can be established and maintaining a finalized Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment. The selected candidate must also meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Computer Systems Analyst – Security+ or obtain the required certification within six months of hire and maintain it.

The role supports Windows-based systems and multiple networks, following strict information systems security policies and procedures. Work includes assisting with system installation, upgrades and patching, troubleshooting, configuration management, backups and recovery, Windows file systems, disk space, virus protection, accounts, permissions, access lists, product testing, security audits and logging, and cybersecurity documentation. The analyst works with customers, vendors, network and system engineers, software teams, and PC desktop technicians, and reports status in written and verbal formats. The position may require work after hours and weekends, as needed, travel 10% of the time, and lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Virtual and telecommuting work options are not available.

Northrop Grumman describes a collaborative team environment, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, a 9/80 work schedule, and benefits including healthcare, a 401(k) matching program, company-paid holidays, and paid time off. The stated primary salary range is $83,400 to $125,200. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; a high school diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience may be considered instead of a completed degree.
• Knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and workstation support.
• Must obtain a U.S. Government interim Secret security clearance before a start date can be established and maintain a finalized U.S. Government Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Computer Systems Analyst – Security+ or obtain the required certification within six months of hire; maintaining the certification is a condition of continued employment.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in San Diego, California; no virtual or telecommute option is available.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Current Security+ CE certification.
• Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Knowledge of NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Understanding of basic networking.
• Experience creating and deploying system images in a LAN up to an enterprise environment.
• Awareness of virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk.
• Limited scripting experience.
• Cross-platform operating system awareness across two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, and UNIX.
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Windows Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
• Communicate effectively and patiently with customers, and maintain customer satisfaction in accordance with defined objectives and established policies.
• Report the status of recurring and non-recurring tasks in written and verbal formats.
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues involving software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, applications, and recurring or one-time problems.
• Support multi-user computer system operations in collaboration with network, software, and system engineers and PC desktop technicians.
• Support multiple networks and complete necessary administration tasks under limited direction while following security policies and procedures.
• Assist with installing, upgrading, patching, and troubleshooting systems in support of configuration management.
• Assist in maintaining backup and recovery services; manage Windows file systems and disk space; and routinely manage virus protection.
• Assist with creating Windows user and computer accounts, file permissions, and security access lists.
• Assist with testing new product releases to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Follow assigned technical processes and procedures.
• Assist with vendor troubleshooting and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to information systems security guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining security audit and logging information on classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager.
• Prepare documentation for input to Cybersecurity.
• Support environments using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
• Raise issues requiring senior-level attention or involvement.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance and healthcare coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree