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Requisition ID: R10168905
Category: Information Technology
Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top 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: 1
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.Northrop Grumman is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals.Roles and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Perform as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
Maintain efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including servers, desktop, and networking equipment.
Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently as necessary.
Analyze internal and external customer requirements and recommend 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; and manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy.
Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.
Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user and impact.
Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Note- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our facility/campus. This is not a virtual position.This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.Basic Qualifications – Level 3:
Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Experience maintaining Classified Windows Domains in effective operations to include working knowledge of Active Directory (AD) maintenance and support, Group Policy (GPO), Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), SCCM or similar update service, and experience working with vulnerability scanning tools.
Experience maintaining Cohesity or similar Backup Appliances
Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux/Ansible implementation, migration and maintenance.
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II , or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years in order to be considered
Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company and also by program and/or customer requirements; maintaining a SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
Basic Qualifications – Level 4:
Master's Degree with 6 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of IT experience is required
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II , or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Experience managing Windows Server OS
Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions
Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years in order to be considered
Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company and also by program and/or customer requirements; maintaining a SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications – Levels 3 and 4:Candidates with working knowledge of the following will be given preferential treatment:
Advanced knowledge with DHCP, scopes, DNS management, Certificate Authority (CA) server.
Preferred consideration given to candidates with Sentris data tagging.
Supporting golden image deployment and underlying infrastructure.
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 PowerShell/Python scripting and automation tools.
Preferred consideration given to candidates with experience leading a team, project management, mentoring and presentation skills.
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: $93,000 - $139,600Salary Range 2: $115,400 - $173,200The 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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