Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

3d•$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 position is full-time and on-site at the stated City, State location; virtual and telecommuting work are not available because of the classified work. The role supports multiple networks and multi-user computer systems, coordinating with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management, generally working under minimal direction. The analyst maintains system reliability and compliance through administration, installation, upgrades and patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, configuration management, backup and recovery, and security controls. The position also involves customer support, status reporting, requirements review, evaluating hardware and software purchases, product testing, technical documentation, security audit and logging, and cross-discipline troubleshooting. A Secret or Top Secret clearance with SAP/SAR access and Security+ CE certification are listed as basic qualifications. The role may require after-hours and weekend work, and lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience; bachelor’s degree with 5 years; master’s degree with 3 years; or Ph.D. with 0 years.
Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, policies, and permissions.
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance and SAP/SAR access.
Security+ CE certification.
Willingness to work on-site; the position does not offer virtual or telecommuting options.

Nice To Haves

Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and other services.
Experience operating and managing systems within 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 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.
Experience in scripting.
Cross-platform operating system awareness, including two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, or UNIX.
Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively with customers and maintain customer satisfaction in accordance with objectives and established policies.
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 needed 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.
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 and maintain backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; and manage virus protection routinely.
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 with documentation inputs 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 or JIRA.
Raise issues requiring senior-level attention or involvement.
Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Team environment
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
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 bonus, depending on the position