Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Roy, UT
Salary: $84,700–$127,100 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Principal Computer Systems Analyst

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The Principal Computer Systems Analyst joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. This role involves maintaining multi-user computer systems, performing Windows administration tasks, and ensuring system reliability through installation, patching, monitoring, and configuration management. The analyst will manage file systems, disk space, virus protection, and backup services while ensuring compliance via Group Policy. Key responsibilities include developing technical documentation, isolating hardware and software issues, and utilizing ticketing systems like ServiceNow or JIRA. Required technical skills include Linux Server Administration in classified environments and meeting 8140 requirements for System Administrator 451. Preferred experience includes VMWare, Docker, Kubernetes, and networking concepts like VLANs. The work focuses on maintaining secure, integrated, multi-domain systems within NISPOM, RMF, and STIG frameworks.

Skills

Linux Windows VMWare Docker Kubernetes Scripting ServiceNow JIRA Splunk Solar Winds HBSS RMF STIG JSIG VLANs Routing Group Policy Configuration Management

What you'll do

Perform computer systems analysis to support classified government contracts.
Manage multi-user computer systems and perform Windows administration tasks across multiple networks.
Install, upgrade, patch, and monitor systems to ensure operational reliability and configuration management.
Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems, disk space, and virus protection.
Ensure system compliance through Group Policy and other security technologies.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for system processes and procedures.
Maintain security audit logs and information for all classified networked and standalone computers.
Isolate technical issues between software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, and networks.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's with 3 years, or a PhD with 0 years.
Must have Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for System Administrator (451) - Intermediate.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Roy, UT location.
Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph (preferred).
Security+ CE certification (preferred).
Experience operating systems within NISPOM, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments (preferred).
Current Virtualization experience and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) (preferred).
Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs (preferred).
VMWare experience with current version (preferred).
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk) (preferred).
Scripting experience (preferred).
Operating System Cross-platform awareness (preferred).
Experience with creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment (preferred).
Experience with Assessment & Authorization process (preferred).

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