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
7 days ago
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Confirmed live 3 days ago

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Below market

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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, Windows

The Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows 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. Key responsibilities include installing, upgrading, patching, and monitoring systems, as well as managing file systems, disk space, and virus protection. The candidate will utilize technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and virtualization tools like Cohesity or Veritas. Required skills include experience with Windows domain architectures, scripting, and networking concepts like subnets and VLANs. The position addresses the technical challenge of maintaining secure, reliable, and compliant networked and standalone computers within a high-security environment, requiring strict adherence to Information Systems security guidelines and audit logging.

What you'll do

  • Perform Windows administration tasks to support multiple networks in a classified environment.
  • Maintain multi-user computer systems through installation, patching, monitoring, and configuration management.
  • Ensure system compliance by managing Group Policy and other security technologies.
  • Provide and maintain backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for system processes and procedures.
  • Maintain security audit logs for all classified networked and standalone computers.
  • Isolate issues between software, firmware, hardware, networks, and applications.
  • Support environment requirements through ticketing systems like ServiceNow and JIRA.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s with 5 years, a Master’s with 3 years, or a PhD.
  • A High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Computer Systems Analyst – IAT level II certification, such as Security+.
  • Must have experience designing and maintaining Windows domain architectures, including Active Directory, GPOs, and permissions in a classified environment.
  • Experience with Windows Server Administration, networking, virtualization, and scripting is preferred.

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