Principal Computer Systems Analyst - 20055 - Roy Utah

Northrop Grumman • Roy, UT

8d • $89,400 - $134,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s 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 Roy, Utah location; virtual and telecommute work are not offered because of the classified nature of the work. The role requires a current U.S. Government Secret clearance at minimum and the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available.

The analyst leads reliable operations for multi-user computer systems and works with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, vendors, and IT/Cyber management. The role includes assessing customer requirements, recommending and implementing system improvements, managing installation and patching, monitoring and resolving issues, maintaining configuration, backup and recovery, file systems, disk space, and virus protection, and testing product releases. The analyst also develops technical procedures, maintains security audit and logging, troubleshoots across hardware, firmware, software, operating systems, networks, and applications, and mentors junior professionals. Lifting equipment up to 50 pounds and working after hours and weekends as needed are required.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 3 years of experience, bachelor's degree with 5 years, associate degree with 7 years, or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience.
• Experience designing and maintaining Windows domain architectures, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, policies, and permissions in a classified environment.
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 Cybersecurity (722) requirements; examples include Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
• Hold a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance at minimum, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Roy, Utah; virtual and telecommute options are not available.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and work after hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Security+ CE certification.
• Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and other services.
• Experience operating and managing systems under NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Networking experience with subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Experience working in virtualized environments.
• Experience deploying and maintaining backup solutions, such as Cohesity or Veritas, and SAN storage systems.
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk.
• Experience in scripting and automation.
• Cross-platform operating system awareness, including two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, and UNIX.
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.
• CIDO.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and all levels of the organization in written and oral formats.
• Maintain customer satisfaction in accordance with defined objectives and established policies.
• Report the status of recurring and non-recurring tasks in written and oral formats.
• Oversee and lead reliable operations of multi-user computer systems in coordination with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
• Analyze customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements, including automation, to improve system performance.
• Install, upgrade and patch, monitor, troubleshoot, and manage configuration of systems.
• Ensure compliant and reliable backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; and routinely manage virus protection.
• Test and oversee new product releases to ensure compatibility and minimize impact on users.
• Lead the development and documentation of technical processes and procedures.
• Interact with vendors to discuss and troubleshoot issues and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Follow information systems security guidelines and report relevant security statuses.
• Ensure accurate 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.
• Mentor junior professionals to develop technical talent.
• Lift 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: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED