Apply on Employer Site

Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Computer Systems Administrator - Top Secret

Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$83K/yr - $125K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support classified government contracts. The role involves managing IT infrastructure, maintaining security protocols, and ensuring efficient operations of systems and networks.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract

Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format

Maintain efficient operations of IT infrastructure including virtual servers and desktop, and on occasion networking equipment

Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently and within a group as necessary

Support internal and external customer requirements and recommend 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; and manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy

Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user and impact

Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed

Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team

Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts

Qualification

Windows Systems AdministrationActive Directory (AD)Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)DOD 8570 IAT Level IIVMWare implementationPowerShell scriptingRedHat Enterprise LinuxProblem resolutionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must have an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree

At least 1 year of experience maintaining Classified Windows Domains in effective operations to include working knowledge of Active Directory (AD) maintenance and support, Group Policy (GPO), Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), Microsoft Exchange, SCCM or similar update service, and experience working with vulnerability scanning tools

Knowledge of VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance

Knowledge of Implementing and maintaining Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) services and platform

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

Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years in order to be considered

Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition or employment and/or customer requirements; maintaining a SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment