Computer Systems Analyst 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Beale AFB, CA

6d•$98,900 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions team is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. The position is full-time and requires working on-site at Beale AFB, California; virtual and telecommute work are not available because of the classified nature of the work. The position may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4, depending on qualifications. Candidates must hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs. The role supports Windows-based classified systems and networks, system reliability and security, customer requirements, and technical documentation. Travel is 10% of the time, relocation assistance may be available, and work after hours and on weekends may be needed.

Requirements

Level 3: Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 5 years, associate degree and 7 years, or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years.
Level 4: Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 8 years, associate degree and 10 years, or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 12 years.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements, such as Security+, or be able to obtain them within 6 months of the start date.
Hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, at minimum.
Be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Experience with Windows Server administration and management.
Experience with Windows Domain architecture.
Experience with Windows Active Directory and Windows Domain administration.
Experience with Microsoft MECM, SCCM, WSUS, and/or SMS.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
10 years of Windows Server administration, including VMware, Active Directory, and Group Policy in a classified environment.
Active Security+ CE certification.
Microsoft SA, SE, or Architect-level certifications.
Microsoft Active Directory administration experience.
Microsoft MECM, SCCM, or SMS experience.
Microsoft Exchange architecture and administration experience.
Microsoft SharePoint architecture and administration experience.
Microsoft PowerShell scripting experience.
Experience with PXE boot and network imaging processes.
Experience managing systems under NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and using virtual hosting environments including VMware, Nutanix, KVM, and Hyper-V.
Linux operating system experience.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively with customers, maintain customer satisfaction, and follow established policies and objectives.
Report task status for recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and oral formats.
Support multiple networks and complete Windows administration tasks, coordinating with others as necessary and working under minimal direction.
Maintain multi-user computer systems in collaboration with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
Review internal customer requirements and recommend hardware, software, and system component purchases.
Maintain system reliability through installation, upgrades and patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
Ensure system compliance through Group Policy or other technologies.
Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; and maintain virus protection.
Test new product releases for compatibility and to minimize user impact.
Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
Follow information systems security guidelines and provide inputs to Computer Security documentation as required.
Maintain security audit and logging information on classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager.
Work across disciplines to isolate issues among software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications, and distinguish one-time events from recurring problems.
Support environments using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
Escalate issues that require senior-level attention or involvement.
Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.
Flexible work arrangements.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Friendly team environment.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan with a 401(k) matching program.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.
A 9/80 work schedule.