Sr Principal Windows Systems Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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.

Information Technology Professionals, We Want You!

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems support team in Linthicum, MD.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract(s).

• Maintain efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including servers, desktop, and networking equipment. 

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and verbal formats. 

• Ensure necessary IT projects are completed independently or assigned to others as necessary.

• Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements and recommend equipment and software as needed. 

• Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability, and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Manage backup infrastructure and provide backup and recovery services.

• Manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy.

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.

• Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of experience is required

• Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards.

Technical Abilities:

Experience maintaining Classified Windows Domains in effective operations to include advanced knowledge of the following:

• Active Directory (AD) deployment, maintenance and support.

• Group Policy (GPO).

• DHCP and scopes.

• Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), SCCM, or similar update service.

• Certificate Authority (CA) server.

• Supporting license managers.

• Supporting golden image creation, deployment, and underlying infrastructure.

• Experience deploying vulnerability scanning tools and remediation.

Clearance and Access:

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain (and maintain) a DoD Secret level security clearance before a start date can be established; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain a finalized DoD Top Secret security clearance and a Special Access Program (SAP//SAR) clearance; maintaining these required clearances will be a condition of continued employment.

Non-Technical Abilities and Certifications:

• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification, or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of start date; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Experience leading a technical team of IT professionals.

• Experience mentoring junior level IT professionals.

• Experience giving technical presentation to technical and non-technical attendees.

• Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed.

• Active vendor-based IT certification.

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance.

• Experience with NetApp and/or Nutanix implementation, migration, and maintenance.

• Experience with system design and architecture.

• Experience with communicating with executive leadership.

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: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

The 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.