Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows/Linux

Northrop Grumman•Bethpage, NY

4d•$129,300 - $193,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Bethpage, NY location. This role involves performing as a Senior Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts, communicating effectively at all levels, establishing and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, and reporting task statuses. The analyst will oversee and lead the reliable operations of multi-user computer systems, analyze and recommend solutions to customer requirements, and implement system enhancements including automation. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliant backup and recovery services, managing file systems and virus protection, testing new product releases, leading the development of technical processes, troubleshooting issues with vendors, and adhering to strict Information Systems security guidelines. The role requires ensuring accurate security audit and logging information, isolating issues between software, firmware, and hardware, and mentoring professionals. Physical demands include lifting equipment up to 50 pounds. Work after hours and weekends may be required. Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer virtual or telecommute options.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Candidates must have a current Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Experience with designing and maintaining Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions in a classified environment.
Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Security+; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windows Server Administration to include Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and other services.
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
Experience with networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs and VTCs; Cisco experience, and/or certification.
Experience with the creation, maintenance, and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
Experience working in virtualized environments.
Experience with the deployment and maintenance of Backup solutions (Cohesity, Vertias, etc.) and SAN storage systems.
Experience with environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
Experience in scripting and automation.
Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.).
Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Senior Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and verbal format.
Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies.
Report task statuses as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and verbal format.
Oversee and lead the reliable operations of multi-user computer systems working with system engineers, PC desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
Analyze and make recommendations to internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.
Recommend and implement system enhancements, to include automation, that will improve the performance of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
Ensure compliant and reliable backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
Test and oversee new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
Lead the development and documentation of technical processes and procedures.
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases and report security relevant statuses accordingly.
Ensure accurate security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.
Mentorship of professionals to grow and develop technical talent.
Lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.