Principal Windows Systems Administrator

4 days ago


Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team of technical professionals. The successful candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space Systems support team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract.
  • Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
  • Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
  • Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
  • Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
  • Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
  • Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
  • Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
  • Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components.
  • Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
  • Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree with 3 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience is required.
  • Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
  • Experience managing Windows Server OS is needed.
  • Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret/SCI security clearance (at a minimum), to include a recent Polygraph [completed within the last 5 years] in order to be considered.
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Candidates with these desired skills may be given preferred consideration: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, MCSE (or similar Microsoft cert), and 6 years of Windows Server Administration to include VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy in a classified environment.
  • DoD 8570 Certification in a primary Operating System (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
  • Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
  • Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
  • Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
  • Windows server management experience.
  • Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
  • Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
  • Red Hat certification for current version.
  • VMWare experience with current version.
  • Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
  • Mid to Advanced level Scripting experience.
  • Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
  • Active SAP/SAR access would be nice to have.
What We Offer

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.



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