Associate Windows Systems Administrator - Palmdale, United States - Northrop Grumman

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 has an opening for a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join our qualified, diverse and dynamic team of technical professionals.

This position is located in the Palmdale, CA area.

The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Palmdale, CA campus.

The individual will perform the following duties on a day-to-day basis in support of the program:

Take ownership of assigned tasks/projects and ensure completion in accordance with identified task requirements.

Create, maintain, and update documentation for assigned systems.

Install/patch Windows releases as well as configure, upgrade, patch, and secure servers.

Back-up, retrieve, maintain, and migrate Windows based programs and data.

Monitor systems and validate the integrity/accessibility of all server resources, hardware, systems, and key processes.

Carry out hardware upgrades, performance tuning, and resource optimization whenever required.

Utilizing scripting such as Powershell to complete tasks and automate processes as needed.

May need to coordinate third-party maintenance of assigned equipment.

Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and support on call status as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree and 3 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 1 years of experience; 5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.

IAT Level II certification (ex:
Security+ CE) or greater

Current DoD Secret Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain clearance to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment

Experience with Windows-based operating systems and Windows server architecture

Experience with scripting in PowerShell


Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS/IT related field

Current DoD Top Secret Clearance

Microsoft MCSA or equivalent certifications

DISA STIGs knowledge and/or implementation experience

Experience with Cisco and Dell server hardware

Salary Range:
$65,600 - $98,400

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.

For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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