Job Description

Description

Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what's possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career. Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Windows Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area. Roles and responsibilities will include:

Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
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.
Support multiple networks; ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary.
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.
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.
Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree and 4 years of experience, or Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience, or Master's degree and 0 years of experience; 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Active DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to maintain an active clearance.
Ability to be cleared to special access programs.
Current Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP, or similar certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Experience with Windows OS.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.
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.
Server management experience.
Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification.
Windows domain architecture experience.
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.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
Rudimentary scripting experience.
Experience with creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
Experience with Certification amp; Accreditation process.
DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
Currently active Top Secret%5CSCI clearance.