Deployable Principal Systems Administrator – Secret

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Systems Administrator for the aircraft solutions organization. This position is located at Edwards AFB ,CA.

In this role, you will prepare and support team members, who are currently on work-related travel for back-end support; with maintaining smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including interfacing with users to diagnose and resolve issues, open trouble tickets, and coordination with senior network administrators. Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. Supporting operations at globally dispersed locations and be willing to travel to locations to support with short notice. ​

Responsibilities Include:

• Support establishment of the Windows Server security infrastructure design, implementation, and migration planning and fielding. 
• Provide support for Microsoft Windows Server 2016/ 2019 platform and functions
• Manage SCCM/ MECM platform to support customer requests for agent installation and tuning monitors and rules. 
• Participate in new installations, testing and special projects as needed.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.  
• Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format.
• 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.
• Support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, working in a solo or team-based environment; as necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Cyber Security review and approval.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 9 years of relevant professional / military systems administration experience, OR a Bachelors Degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional / military systems administration experience, OR a Masters degree and at least 3 years of relevant professional / military systems administration experience.

• Must have the ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year.

• Must have the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

• Must have a valid U.S. Passport.

• Must have the ability to meet medical requirements for worldwide travel and comply with mobility requirements.

• Must have a CompTIA Security+ CE certification

• Must have previous experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016/ 2019, Workstation operating systems, end-user support in an Active Directory environment, general understanding of LAN/WAN networking.

• Must have previous experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) devices (i.e. Taclanes, KGs, vIPers, SKLs, etc.), their function, operation, and proper handling of such.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Foundational experience or understanding of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and associated products (MS SCCM, SCSM, MECM etc).

• Experience with Active Directory.

• Familiarity with deployment cycles and comfortable with frequent CONUS and OCONUS Travel ​​

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.