Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Sunnyvale, 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 Mission Systems is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its Classified Solutions team in Sunnyvale, CA.

Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Sunnyvale, CA campus, and that this is not a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Develop computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards.
• Establish and document system parameters and formats, ensure hardware and software systems compatibility, and coordinate and/or modify system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.
• Revise existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance and a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance; maintaining the required clearances will be a condition of continued employment.
• IAT Level II certification (ex: SecurityCE), or the ability to obtain the required certification within 6 months of hire date; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• Hardware experience with HPE and Dell Servers - firmware patching, hardware upgrades, lights out management experience, troubleshooting, and visualization.
• Basic understanding of Linux OS functionality, commands, and file structures and/or certification for current versions.
• SAN Knowledge - Interactions with VMware applications (vSphere objects, Horizon View, etc.), and fiber channel infrastructure concepts.
• Ability to perform network analysis.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience with SCCM.
• Experience with routers, switches, IPS/IDS, and firewalls.
• Experience with Windows, file, web and remote execution servers, and Terminal Services.
• Experience with information security technologies such as event log management, intrusion detection, HIPS, anti-virus, and vulnerability assessments (Solarwinds, Nessus, Tenable, Trelix, HBSS).
• Rudimentary scripting experience.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot VPNs.

Salary Range: $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.

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.