2024 Computer Systems Analyst - Boulder CO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems support team.

Note- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our facility/campus. This is not a virtual position.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• 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.
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.
• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.

If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

Basic Qualifications:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) from an accredited institution
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite
• Experience managing Windows Server OS
• Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret level security clearance; maintaining the required clearance will be a condition of continued employment
• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE) OR be able to obtain certification within 5 months of start; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary Operating System (Windows, Linux, Cisco)
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification
• Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment
• Windows server management experience
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
• Red Hat certification for current version
• VMWare experience with current version
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
• Scripting experience
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process
• Active Secret level security clearance

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Salary Range: (65,600 – 98,400)

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.