Principal Computer Systems Analyst, Windows

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palmdale, CA
Salary: $103,600–$155,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 40 roles within 25 mi

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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

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The Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities for 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 reviewing hardware and software requirements, developing technical documentation, and isolating issues across software, firmware, and hardware. Required skills include experience with Windows domains, Active Directory, GPOs, and permissions. Preferred qualifications include Windows Server Administration, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and networking knowledge. The role operates within classified networked and standalone computer environments, requiring adherence to strict Information Systems security guidelines and audit logging.

Skills

Windows Server Administration Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP LDAP RMF STIG JAFAN JSIG Virtualization Cohesity Veritas SAN Storage HBSS Solar Winds Splunk Linux Unix Scripting ServiceNow JIRA Networking VLANs Routing Subnets

What you'll do

Perform Windows administration tasks to support government contracts and multiple networks.
Maintain multi-user computer systems through installation, upgrading, patching, and configuration management.
Ensure system compliance using Group Policy and other relevant technologies.
Provide and maintain backup and recovery services, file systems, and virus protection.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for system processes and procedures.
Maintain security audit and logging information for all classified networked and standalone computers.
Isolate issues between software, firmware, hardware, networks, and applications.
Support environments by managing requirements through ticketing systems like ServiceNow or 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 High School diploma with 9 years.
Must have experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Palmdale, CA location.
Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work after hours and weekends as needed.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Windows Server Administration experience including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP (preferred).
Experience managing systems within NISPOM, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments (preferred).

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