Location: Dulles, VA
Company: Northrop Grumman
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 CIO is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Dulles, VA. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Dulles, VA campus. Responsibilities
will include but not be limited to the following: Perform as a Windows System Administrator for classified government contracts. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format.
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. Able to support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary. Analyze internal or 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; 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, system components.
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; 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. Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
Basic Qualifications: Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Current IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater ; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment. Active Do D TS/SCI with CI Polygraph ; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment. The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company, and also by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a SAP/SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
US citizenship is required. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance. Experience managing Windows Server/Desktop OSs and domain architecture. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills may be given preferred consideration Bachelor's in IS related field.
Current Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco, VMware, etc. ). 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 RMF Certification & Accreditation process. Mid-level experience with Server management. Mid-level experience with creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment. Mid-level experience with Windows AD Mid-level experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
Mid-level experience with current version of VMWare/ESXi/v Sphere. Mid-level experience with environmental monitoring tools (Trellix e PO/Solar Winds/Splunk). Basic to Mid-level experience with Scripting. Understanding of SAN storage systems. Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification. Red Hat/Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300The 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.
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, interaction, interactionual 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 http: ///EEO. U. S. Citizenship is required for most positions. PDN-9acdb0ad-9d3c-4801-b6c7-13104930e00a
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