Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

8d•$98,900 - $148,300•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 role supports multiple networks and multi-user computer systems, primarily through Windows administration, while coordinating with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management. The selected candidate will work full-time on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland location, with no virtual or telecommute option because of the classified nature of the work. A current U.S. Government Secret clearance is required. Travel is 10% of the time, and after-hours and weekend work may be needed. The position involves maintaining reliable, secure systems through installation, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, configuration management, and compliance controls. It also includes backup and recovery, file-system and disk-space management, routine virus protection, testing product releases, technical documentation, security auditing and logging, and support for security documentation. The analyst will work across hardware, firmware, software, operating systems, networks, and applications to diagnose issues, use ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or JIRA, report task status, and escalate issues requiring senior attention. The role may require lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The listed primary-level salary range is $98,900 to $148,300. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman offers benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off. The posting also mentions flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, a 9/80 work schedule, and a 401(k) matching program; however, the position itself is explicitly required to be on-site full-time.

Requirements

Associate 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 with 9 years of experience may be considered instead of a completed degree.
Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, policies, and permissions.
Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance at minimum, with a closed investigation completed within the past 6 years, or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Computer Systems Analyst – Security+.
Willingness to work full-time on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland campus; virtual and telecommute options are not available.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and other services.
Experience operating under or managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
Knowledge of networking concepts, including subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs.
Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying system images in a LAN and up to an enterprise environment.
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 across two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, and UNIX.
Experience with Assessment and Authorization processes.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively and maintain an energetic, patient, customer-focused approach.
Maintain customer satisfaction according to defined objectives and established policies.
Report status for recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and verbal formats.
Support multiple networks by completing Windows administration tasks, coordinating with others, and working 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 and maintain backup and recovery services; manage file systems, disk space, and 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 strict information systems security guidelines and provide input 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 involving software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, applications, and recurring or one-time problems.
Support environments through ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
Escalate issues requiring senior-level attention or involvement.
Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours and on weekends as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
401(k) matching program
9/80 work schedule
Learning opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position