Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Windows Systems Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities on classified government contracts. The role is full-time and on-site at the company’s San Diego, California location; virtual and telecommute work are not available. Candidates must hold a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance and a Security+ certification or higher. The administrator supports multiple networks and maintains the reliability, security, and operation of multi-user computer systems. The work includes Windows administration, system installation and maintenance, compliance, backups and recovery, troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with technical teams, customers, and management. The employee may need to work after hours and on weekends, as needed, and lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree and 5 years; or associate’s degree and 7 years; or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years.
- Security+ certification or higher.
- Current U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance at a minimum.
- Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), policies, and permissions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.
- Windows Server administration, 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 & 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 defined objectives and established policies.
- Report task status for recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and oral formats.
- Support multiple networks by completing Windows administration tasks and coordinating with others as necessary, 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 through Group Policy or other technologies.
- Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; and maintain 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 (ISSM).
- Troubleshoot across software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications, distinguishing one-time events from recurring systematic 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 on weekends as needed.
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
High school or GED
