Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Global Operations Security is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join a dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum campus.  Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a small to medium sized classified government contract.
• Configure servers, workstations and HBSS products IAW STIGs and ensure products are in use with the latest version and supported
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Review scan results from ACAS scans that pertain to servers and workstations
• Remediate CAT I/ CAT II/ CAT III findings associated with scans of servers and workstations
• Coordinate with ISSO/ISSM to update POA&M and reflect open vulnerabilities associated with servers and workstations, develop remediation plans to include milestone completion dates and status updates, and include mitigation process for closed vulnerabilities
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements, and provide potential solution based on standard hardware and software.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability of 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; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all networked and standalone computers in a classified environment, 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.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. 

Basic Qualifications:

•  Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or 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.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within RMF, STIG, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Windows Operating Systems support experience.
• Server management experience.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Top Secret Security Clearance.

• Experience with host configuration, system administration and operation of classified network servers and workstations.
• System Administrator experience with Microsoft Domain Controllers, Active Directory, and DoD Secure Host Based Line System (SHB).
• Experience with classified server and workstation assessment and hardening using various information system security assessment/hardening tools – DISA STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, HBSS, Retina, Nessus, etc.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Experience operating under and managing systems within RMF, STIG, or JSIG information system environments.
• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Experience with configuring and utilizing ACAS software.
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds).
• Rudimentary Scripting experience.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• Patch Management.
• AV updates.

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.