Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$103,600–$155,400 / yr
Posted
11 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

Northrop Grumman currently has 208 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Secret

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is hiring a Principal Windows Systems Administrator to support the lifecycle management of information systems at their San Diego, CA location. This role involves ensuring customer satisfaction through effective system administration and compliance with established policies, requiring expertise in managing multiple networks and performing essential Windows tasks under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will assist in reviewing internal requirements and recommending hardware and software solutions while maintaining system security and compliance using Group Policy or similar technologies. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree combined with years of experience, Security+ certification, and Secret-level clearance. Preferred skills encompass extensive knowledge of Windows Server Administration, networking concepts, virtualization, backup solutions, SAN storage systems, environmental monitoring tools, and scripting capabilities.

What you'll do

  • Manage Windows domains including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Ensure system compliance through the implementation of Group Policy and other technologies.
  • Support multiple networks by coordinating with team members to complete necessary tasks.
  • Review internal customer requirements and recommend hardware and software solutions.
  • Create, maintain, and deploy system images in both LAN and enterprise environments.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree with 3 years, Bachelor's with 5 years, or equivalent experience required
  • Must hold Security+ certification or higher
  • Requires current US Government Secret level security clearance
  • Extensive experience with Windows domains and Active Directory necessary
  • Proficiency in Group Policy management and system permissions essential
  • Experience with network configurations including subnets and VLANs preferred

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