Principal Windows Systems Administrator at Northrop Grumman

Requisition ID: R

• Category: Information Technology
• Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: 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 Mission Systems Classified Solutions team is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in San Diego, CA. Please note that due to the classified nature of this position, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our San Diego, CA campus, and that this is not a remote work opportunity.

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

• Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator for an enterprise classified network.

• Manage and maintain secure operations of Windows servers and workstations.

• Install, harden, and patch Windows operating systems.

• Develop and document technical procedures.

• Read, modify, and create shell script and scripts in various other languages.

• Learn new technologies on own and work effectively independently, while coordinating actions as required.

• Interact with and successfully utilize boards-of-approval to maintain required security controls and configuration management.

• Perform technical research on Information Technology topics as requested, and produce presentations and recommendations.

• Occasional travel to customer or other Northrop Grumman sites in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities.

• Lead actions with peer systems administrators, network administrators, security teams, and software and hardware engineers.

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.

• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Experience managing Windows Server OS.

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management, Exchange, MS SQL, and WSUS.

• Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and experience with hardening Windows and Redhat systems per RMF and STIGs.

• VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience.

• Windows 7/10 administration experience; Windows Server 2012/2016 experience; and Active Directory management experience.

• Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IS related field.

• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

• Experience with Servers and storage hardware installation and maintenance.

• Experience working Cisco switches and a basic understanding of LAN and WAN networking with a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

• Solid writing skills and experience with using SharePoint sites for documentation.

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

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: $97,500 - $146,300
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.
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.