Principal Windows System Administrator

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10082329
Category: Information Technology
Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Global Operations is seeking a well-qualified Windows Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Melbourne, FL area. Roles and responsibilities include: Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract
Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
Ensure basic system administration tasks are completed as necessary, occasionally on multiple networks.
Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components.
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format.
Cleared to special access programs.
Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Basic Qualifications: Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs as condition of continued employment.
IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater or ability to obtain with 3 months of start date.
Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
Experience supporting multiple networks and ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in IS related field
Currently Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF,
STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment
Server management
Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification
Windows domain architecture experience
Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification
Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
VMWare experience with current version
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk) Rudimentary Scripting
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format. ESCSO ESSysAdmin Salary Range: $79,700 USD - $119,500 USD Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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