Windows Systems Administrator with Security Clearance - San Diego, CA, United States - Northrop Grumman

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    Description
    At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come
    Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon
    We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way
    Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible
    Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history
    Northrop Grumman Mission Systems and its Classified Solutions Team is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in San Diego, CA
    Please note that due to the classified nature of this position, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our San Diego, CA campus, and that this is not a remote work opportunity
    Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:


    • Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator for an enterprise classified network.
    • Manage and maintain secure operations of Windows servers and workstations.
    • Install, harden, and patch Windows operating systems.
    • Develop and document technical procedures.
    • Read, modify, and create shell script and scripts in various other languages.
    • Learn new technologies on own and work effectively independently, while still coordinating actions as required.
    • Interact with and successfully utilize boards-of-approval to maintain required security controls and configuration management.
    • Perform technical research on Information Technology topics as requested and produce presentations and recommendations.
    • Occasional travel to customer or other Northrop Grumman sites in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities.
    • Lead actions with peer systems administrators, network administrators, security teams, and software and hardware engineers
    This position can be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3, depending on the qualifications outlined below

    Basic Qualifications:

    Level 2:

    • Associate's degree and 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or Master's degree and 0 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree

    Level 3:

    • Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree

    Levels 2 and 3:

    • Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
    • Current IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
    • Experience managing Windows Server OS.
    • Experience with Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IS related field.
    • Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
    • Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
    • Strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management, Exchange, MS SQL, and WSUS.
    • Experience with Servers and storage hardware installation and maintenance.
    • Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and experience in hardening Windows and Redhat systems per RMF and STIGs.
    • VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience.
    • Experience working Cisco switches and a basic understanding of LAN and WAN networking with a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
    • Windows 7/10 administration experience.
    • Windows Server 2012/2016 experience.
    • Solid writing skills and experience using SharePoint sites for documentation.
    • DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Cisco)

    Salary Range:
    $79,300 - $118,900

    Salary Range 2:
    $97,500 - $146,300 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions
    Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
    Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results
    Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives

    In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date
    However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates
    Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class
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    Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.