Windows System Administrator

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Computer Systems Analyst to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Palmdale, CA area. Roles and responsibilities include: • Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract • Able to 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. • Able to support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary. • 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. ESSysAdmin

• Master's degre with 0 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of IT experience; OR and Associates degree with 4 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of IT experience is required
• Must have experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture
• Must possess a current DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certifcation (example: Security + CE); OR must have the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of your start date
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work after hours, and weekends, as needed
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs (SAP/SAR) as a condition of continued employment

• Bachelors or Master's degree in IS related field
• 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
• Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance