Sr Principal Systems Administrator: Windows (*Active TS/SCI required)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.  Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrator in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of either our Fairfax, VA  or Linthicum MD offices.

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a small to medium sized classified government contract.

• Configure servers, workstations, HBSS products, IAW STIGs, and ensure products are in use with the latest version and supported.

• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.

• Review scan results from ACAS scans that pertain to servers and workstations.

• Remediate CAT I/ CAT II/ CAT III findings associated with scans of servers and workstations.

• Coordinate with ISSO/ISSM to update POA&M and reflect open vulnerabilities associated with servers and workstations, develop remediation plans to include milestone completion dates and status updates, and include mitigation process for closed vulnerabilities.

• Support networks and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed.

• Analyze internal and external customer requirements, and provide potential solution based on standard hardware and software.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability of system, including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and 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, and 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 networked and standalone computers in a classified environment, 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.

• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. 

This position will be located at either our Fairfax Virginia or Linthicum Maryland locations.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. 

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application

• Minimum years of experience needed to be considered:

  • 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's

  • 6 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's

  • 4 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D.

  • 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

  • 12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

• Must have experience on all of the below:

  • Experience operating under and managing systems within RMF, STIG, or JSIG information system environments

  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment

  • Windows Operating Systems support experience

  • Server management experience

  • Current valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification (maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment)

  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with host configuration, system administration, and operation of classified network servers and workstations.

• System Administrator experience with Microsoft Domain Controllers, Active Directory, and DoD Secure Host Based Line System (SHB).

• Experience with classified server and workstation assessment and hardening using various information system security assessment/hardening tools – DISA STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, HBSS, Retina, Nessus, etc.

• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.

• Experience with configuring and utilizing ACAS software.

• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.

• VMWare experience with current version.

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds).

• Rudimentary scripting experience.

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

• Patch management experience.

To better support our employee’s work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.  This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible

Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $206,000.00

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.