Principal Computer Systems Analyst, Windows

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $103,600–$155,400 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $130k

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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $119,397–$177,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $149k for comparable roles.

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Computer Systems Analyst, Windows

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The Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows joins the Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. This role involves managing multi-user computer systems, performing Windows administration tasks, and ensuring system compliance through Group Policy. Day-to-day responsibilities include installing, patching, and monitoring systems, providing backup and recovery services, managing file systems, and maintaining technical documentation of procedures. The candidate will work across disciplines to isolate issues between hardware, firmware, software, and networks while utilizing ticketing systems like ServiceNow or JIRA. Required skills include experience with Windows domains, Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP. Technical proficiency in scripting, virtualization, and monitoring tools like Splunk is preferred. The role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure within highly regulated information system environments to meet strict security audit requirements.

Skills

Windows Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP LDAP Linux Unix Solar Winds Splunk Cohesity Veritas ServiceNow JIRA RMF STIG Scripting Virtualization SAN Storage Networking

What you'll do

Perform Windows administration tasks for multiple networks under minimal direction.
Maintain system reliability through installation, patching, monitoring, and configuration management.
Ensure system compliance using Group Policy and other relevant technologies.
Manage backup services, file systems, disk space, and routine virus protection.
Test new product releases to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for system processes and procedures.
Maintain security audit logs and information for all classified networked computers.
Resolve complex issues involving hardware, firmware, software, and network connectivity.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's with 3 years, or a PhD is required; a High School diploma may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Must obtain and maintain a Security+CE certification.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, policies, and permissions.
Experience in Windows Server Administration including DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and other services.
Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs.
Experience operating systems within NISPOM, RMF, STIG, or other specified information system environments.

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