Staff Windows Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Location
Beale AFB, CA
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Full-time
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110 days ago
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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 · Staff Windows Systems Administrator

JOB TITLE: Staff Windows Systems Administrator - Top Secret The CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Staff Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. You will lead and maintain multi-user computer systems, architect enterprise system enhancements, and manage multiple networks while providing technical leadership and mentorship to team members. Daily responsibilities include overseeing backup and recovery services, managing file systems, performing security audits, and leading testing for new product releases. You will utilize Windows domain architectures, Active Directory, LDAP, VMware, and SAN storage systems. The role requires ensuring compliance with frameworks such as NISPOM, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, and JSIG. You will solve complex technical problems involving hardware, software, and system components within a secure, classified environment to ensure reliable and compliant information system operations.

What you'll do

  • Lead and maintain operations of multi-user computer systems in support of classified government contracts.
  • Architect and evaluate solutions for enterprise system enhancements including hardware, software, and system components.
  • Analyze customer requirements to determine equipment needs and implement system enhancements or automation.
  • Oversee compliant backup and recovery services, file systems, and security audit logging for classified systems.
  • Lead testing of new product releases to ensure compatibility and document technical processes.
  • Provide strategic mentorship and technical leadership to junior, mid-level, and senior team members.
  • Engage with vendors to troubleshoot, evaluate products, and recommend optimal solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's with 12 years, an Associate's with 14 years, or a High School diploma with 16 years.
  • Must have a Security+ certification or greater.
  • Must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs.
  • Must have and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must have extensive experience designing and managing Windows domain architectures in classified environments, including Active Directory, GPOs, LDAP, VMware, and SAN storage.
  • Must be willing to work on-site at Beale AFB, CA, travel 25% of the time, and accept customer-furnished quarters.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (preferred).
  • 12 years of Windows Server Administration including VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy in classified environments (preferred).
  • Active TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph (preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience managing operating systems in compliance with NISPOM, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG frameworks (preferred).
  • Advanced networking expertise including subnets, routing, VLANs, VTCs, and Cisco technologies (certification preferred) (preferred).
  • Skilled in enterprise system imaging, deployment, maintenance, and cross-platform operating system proficiency (preferred).
  • Experienced with Assessment & Authorization processes, cloud environments, and containerization technologies (preferred).

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