Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

2d•$98,900 - $148,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst specializing in Windows to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. This is a full-time, on-site position at the company’s Linthicum, Maryland location; virtual and telecommuting options are not available due to the classified nature of the work. The role requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program clearance. The analyst will administer and maintain Windows systems across multiple networks, ensure system reliability and security compliance, support users and customers, and coordinate with technical and management teams. The role involves installation, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, configuration management, backup and recovery, technical documentation, security auditing, and work through ticketing systems. Occasional after-hours and weekend work, travel, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds are specified.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years; or a Master’s degree and 3 years; or a Ph.D. and 0 years. A high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation Program; the clearance must be maintained during employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance.
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 requirements (8750 equivalent) for Principal Computer Systems Analyst – IAT Level II certification, such as Security+; maintain the required certification during employment.
Willingness to work full-time on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland campus; no virtual or telecommuting options are offered.
Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

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 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 & Authorization processes.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Windows) supporting classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively with customers and maintain customer satisfaction according to defined objectives and established policies.
Report statuses for recurring and non-recurring tasks in written and verbal formats.
Support multiple networks by completing Windows administration tasks and coordinating with others under minimal direction.
Maintain multi-user computer system operations in collaboration 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 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 provide inputs 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, one-time events, and recurring problems.
Support environments using 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 weekends as needed.
Travel 10% of the time.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan with a 401(k) matching program.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position.
Flexible work arrangements are mentioned, although this specific classified role is on-site and has no virtual or telecommuting options.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
9/80 work schedule.