At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a well-qualified Windows Administrator to join its Classified Solutions team in Linthicum, MD. Please note that due to the classified nature of this position, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus, and that this is not a remote work opportunity. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Currently valid Security CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification, otherwise an ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date as a condition of continued employment; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

• Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary system administration tasks are completed independently with minimal supervision, and be able to work as part of a team environment with other IT/technical professionals.

• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture in a classified environment, including working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS management, DHCP scopes, WSUS/SCCM, and basic networking/subnetting.

• Familiarity with Splunk Query Language, and an ability to deploy new Splunk servers.

• Familiarity with DoD STIGs, deploying new STi Gs, and working with IT/IA to develop POA&Ms for vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated or STIG settings that cannot be applied.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

• Travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IS related field.

• Top Secret Clearance.

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

• 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.

• VMware experience with current version.

• Rudimentary Scripting experience.

• Experience with Splunk to include managing/maintaining indexers, search heads and deployment servers, creating and maintaining dashboards for users, creating custom extracts/regular expressions,

• 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.

• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!