Windows Administrator Careers

Northrop Grumman's Chief Information Office is seeking Windows Administrators to join its dynamic team of technical professionals across many cities in the continental USA. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our one of many campuses - this is not a remote work opportunity. 

This posting is not for a specific role but for you to speak with a Talent Advisor here at Northrop Grumman.

Windows Systems Administrator

• Manage and maintain secure operation of Windows servers and workstations for a large classified government contract. 
• Support both physical and virtual Windows hosts; installing, hardening, and patching Windows operating systems, workstations, and applications for several program or project areas.

Principal Windows Systems Administrator

• Serve as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large classified government contract.
• Assist with developing and maintaining technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

​Sr. Principal Windows Systems Administrator

• Serve as a Project Lead analyzing internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, hardening, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Windows Systems Administrator - Associate's degree and 3 years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience OR Master's degree and 0 years of experience; 6 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.
• Principal Windows Systems Administrator - 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; 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.
• Sr. Principal Windows Systems Administrator - Associate's degree and 11 years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience OR Master's degree and 7 years of experience; 13 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Background and Experience Needed For All Windows Administrator Positions:

• Experience maintaining Classified Windows environments to include fundamental knowledge of the Windows Operating System, performing daily maintenance, patching, and hardening.
• Minimum of DoD Secret level security clearance as a condition of employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company as a condition of continued employment.
• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

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.