Principal Windows Systems Administrator
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Information Technology
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- 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
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be
available
- Positions Available: 1At 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. At the heart of Defining Possible
is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security
environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and
software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're
looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide
portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain
systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in
our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your
personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the
field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will
have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work
of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Classified
Solutions team is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems
Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals
in San Diego, CA. Please note that due to the classified nature of
this position, the selected candidate will be required to work
on-site, full-time, at our San Diego, CA campus, and that this is
not a remote work opportunity. Roles and responsibilities will
include but not be limited to the following:
- Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator for an enterprise
classified network.
- Manage and maintain secure operations of Windows servers and
workstations.
- Install, harden, and patch Windows operating systems.
- Develop and document technical procedures.
- Read, modify, and create shell script and scripts in various
other languages.
- Learn new technologies on own and work effectively
independently, while coordinating actions as required.
- Interact with and successfully utilize boards-of-approval to
maintain required security controls and configuration
management.
- Perform technical research on Information Technology topics as
requested, and produce presentations and recommendations.
- Occasional travel to customer or other Northrop Grumman sites
in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment
activities.
- Lead actions with peer systems administrators, network
administrators, security teams, and software and hardware
engineers.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; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of
experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
- Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security
clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date
completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD
Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order 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.
- IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or the ability to
obtain certification within 6 months of start date; the required
certification must be maintained as a condition of continued
employment.
- Experience managing Windows Server OS.
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy
Management, Exchange, MS SQL, and WSUS.
- Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and
experience with hardening Windows and Redhat systems per RMF and
STIGs.
- VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management
experience.
- Windows 7/10 administration experience; Windows Server
2012/2016 experience; and Active Directory management
experience.
- Experience with designing Windows domain architectures,
including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and
permissions.Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IS related field.
- Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- 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 Servers and storage hardware installation and
maintenance.
- Experience working Cisco switches and a basic understanding of
LAN and WAN networking with a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
(VDI).
- Solid writing skills and experience with using SharePoint sites
for documentation.
- DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (eg. Windows, Cisco).We
offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning
opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and
customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee
Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be
active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be
yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of
innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are
endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional
benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k
matching program. Come join us!Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300The
above salary range represents a general guideline; however,
Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining
base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the
position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and
current market conditions.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 application period for the job is
estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this
timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs
and the availability of qualified candidates.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 all positions with a
government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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