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ID #15428589
State Maryland
City Linthicum
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Northrop Grumman
Showed 2021-06-14
Date 2021-06-13
Deadline 2021-08-12
Category Systems/networking
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Principal Windows Systems Administrator

Maryland, Linthicum, 21090 Linthicum USA

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Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what's possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career. Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area. Roles and responsibilities will include: • Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator for a classified government contract. • Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and 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; direct others as necessary. • Analyze internal and 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, 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 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. • Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications: • Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. • U.S. citizenship. • Active DoD Secret security clearance. • Ability to maintain an active clearance as a condition of continued employment. • Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs. • Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DOD 8570 security certification; otherwise an ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date as a condition of continued employment. Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Additional contract changes may expedite the 6 month window. • Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture. • Ability to support multiple networks and ensure necessary administrative tasks are completed. • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. • Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's 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 physical computer hardware in a networked environment. • Server, storage, and switch management experience. • Currently valid Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP, or similar security certification. • Understanding of 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 (e.g., HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk). • Rudimentary Scripting experience. • Experience with 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). • Currently active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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