20055 - Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Roy, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. This is a full-time, on-site position at the company's Roy, Utah location. The work supports classified government contracts and requires a current DoD Top Secret clearance. The role administers and maintains multiple classified networks and multi-user computer systems, ensuring system reliability, security compliance, and customer satisfaction while coordinating with technical teams and working under minimal direction. The position does not offer virtual or telecommute work options. Occasional travel is required, and after-hours or weekend work may be needed.

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.
• Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), policies, and permissions.
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance, at a minimum, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a System Administrator (451) at the Intermediate level.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions involving a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or polygraph.
• Security+ CE certification.
• Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and other services.
• Experience operating and managing systems in NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying system images in LAN and enterprise environments.
• Current working virtualization experience.
• Knowledge of backup solutions such as Cohesity or Veritas and SAN storage systems.
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk.
• Scripting experience.
• Cross-platform operating system awareness, including two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, or UNIX.
• Experience with Assessment and Authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
• Communicate effectively and provide patient, energetic customer support.
• Establish and maintain customer satisfaction while adhering to established policies and defined objectives.
• Report the status of recurring and non-recurring tasks in written and oral formats.
• Support multiple networks and complete required Windows administration tasks, coordinating with others as necessary and working under minimal direction.
• Maintain multi-user computer systems in coordination with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
• Assist in reviewing 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 and maintain backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; and routinely manage 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 support Computer Security by contributing to documentation as required.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues involving software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications, and distinguish isolated events from recurring systemic problems.
• 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 weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior