Principal Windows Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Melbourne, FL
Salary: $89,400–$134,200 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ 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 Windows Systems Administrator

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Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Top Secret The CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst to manage information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. In this role, you will perform essential Windows administration tasks across multiple networks, ensuring system reliability through installation, patching, and configuration management. You will also manage file systems, disk space, virus protection, and backup services while maintaining technical documentation of procedures. The work involves troubleshooting issues between hardware, firmware, software, and operating systems to ensure compliance with strict security guidelines. Key technologies include Windows domains, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and ticketing systems like ServiceNow or JIRA. You will also manage system images and utilize tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk. This position addresses the critical need for secure, reliable infrastructure within highly regulated, classified information environments.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Perform information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts.
Execute Windows administration tasks across multiple networks with minimal direction.
Maintain system reliability through installation, patching, monitoring, and configuration management.
Ensure system compliance using Group Policy and other security technologies.
Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and virus protection.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for system processes and procedures.
Maintain security audit logs for all classified networked and standalone computers.
Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, firmware, and network layers.

What we're looking for

Must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
Must possess a Security+ or greater certification.
Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, GPOs, policies, and permissions.
Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, Bachelor’s and 5 years, Associate’s and 7 years, or High School and 9 years.
Active TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph (preferred).
Experience with Windows Server Administration including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP (preferred).
Experience in NISPOM, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments (preferred).
Knowledge of networking, virtualization, backup solutions, or scripting (preferred).

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