Principal Computer Systems Analyst, Windows

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Linthicum, MD
Salary
$98,900–$148,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
56 days ago
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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, Windows

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 compliance via Group Policy. Daily responsibilities include installing, upgrading, and patching systems, managing file systems, disk space, and virus protection, and providing backup and recovery services. The analyst must isolate issues across software, firmware, hardware, and networks while developing technical documentation. Required skills include experience with Windows domains, Active Directory, GPOs, and permissions, alongside Security+ certification. Preferred technical competencies include Windows Server Administration, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, virtualization, and backup solutions like Cohesity or Veritas. The work focuses on maintaining secure, reliable, and compliant networked and standalone computer environments within a classified framework.

What you'll do

  • Perform computer systems analysis to support classified government contracts.
  • Execute Windows administration tasks and maintain multi-user computer systems.
  • Install, upgrade, patch, and monitor systems to ensure operational reliability.
  • Manage file systems, disk space, backup services, and virus protection.
  • Enforce system compliance using Group Policy and other security technologies.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for system processes and procedures.
  • Maintain security audit logs for all classified networked and standalone computers.
  • Troubleshoot issues across software, firmware, hardware, and network layers.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an Associate's degree with experience, a Bachelor's with , a Master's with , or a High School diploma with .
  • Must have experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.
  • Must possess a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Computer Systems Analyst – Security+.
  • Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Linthicum, MD campus.
  • Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Windows Server Administration experience including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP (preferred).

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