Northrop Grumman · 18 hours ago
Staff Windows Systems Administrator - Polygraph - R10219501
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company seeking a highly experienced Lead (Staff) Windows Systems Administrator to support its Space Systems sector infrastructure. The role involves maintaining multi-user computer systems, implementing system enhancements, and ensuring compliance with security guidelines.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform as a primary Windows/VMware Systems Administrator for a classified government contact
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 and 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, and 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, and system components
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts
Understand vulnerability and risk mitigation in accordance with RMF & DoD JSIG standards
Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 14 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 16 years of IT experience is required
Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with Windows, VMWare, Horizon VDI
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) baseline certification (Examples: Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP); the certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
Experience with infrastructure architecture and design, including Enterprise Implementation, Data Migration, and Maintenance
Experience in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and IA accreditation
Must have Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) design and implementation experience
Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, to include a recent Polygraph [adjudicated 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
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, MCSE (or similar Microsoft cert), and 12 years of Windows Server Administration to include VMWare, and Horizon VDI in a classified environment
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Experience in PKI (Certificate Authority) design and implementation
Experiences in scripting (PowerShell) and Automation
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification
Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format
Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process
Microsoft Exchange architecture & administration experience
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
A 9/80 work schedule
A great 401k matching program
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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