Principal Computer Systems Analyst - 20081- Roy Utah

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

8d•$84,700 - $127,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. The position is full-time and on-site at the company’s Roy, Utah location; virtual and telecommute work are not available because of the classified nature of the work. The role supports multiple networks and multi-user computer systems, maintaining system reliability, security, compliance, and availability while working with engineers, technicians, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management. The position requires adherence to strict information systems security guidelines and the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for System Administrator (451) – Intermediate. Travel is 10% of the time. The job requires lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may require work after hours and on weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, a master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for System Administrator (451) – Intermediate.
Willingness to work full-time on-site in Roy, Utah; no virtual or telecommute options are available.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and work after hours or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph.
Security+ CE certification.
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
Current virtualization and containerization experience, including Docker or Kubernetes.
Networking knowledge, including subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs.
VMWare experience with a current version.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk.
Scripting experience.
Cross-platform operating system awareness across two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, or UNIX.
Experience creating and deploying system images in an enterprise environment.
Experience with the Assessment & Authorization process.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively with customers and maintain customer satisfaction while following established policies and objectives.
Report status for recurring and non-recurring work in written and oral formats.
Support multiple networks, complete Windows administration tasks, coordinate with others, and work under minimal direction.
Maintain multi-user computer systems in collaboration with system engineers, PC 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 using Group Policy or other technologies.
Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; and maintain routine 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 documentation input to Computer Security 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 involving software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, applications, and recurring or one-time events.
Support environments using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
Raise issues that require senior-level attention or involvement.
Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours and on weekends as needed.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 work schedule
401(k) matching program
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on position