Next Gen Technology – IT Operations Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman's Chief Information Office is seeking a Next Gen Technology - IT Operations Analyst.

This position can be performed as a virtual telecommuter.

The incumbent will develop computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. He/she will establish and document system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.

Additional roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator.

• Manage and maintain secure operations of Windows servers and workstations.

• Install, harden, and patch Windows operating systems.

• Develop and document technical procedures.

• Read, modify, and create shell script and scripts in various other languages.

• Learn new technologies on own and work effectively independently, while coordinating actions as required.

• Interact with and successfully utilize boards-of-approval to maintain required security controls and configuration management.

• Perform technical research on Information Technology topics as requested, and produce presentations and recommendations.

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 and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Experience managing Windows Server OS.

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management, Exchange, and MS SQL.

• Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and experience with hardening Windows.

• VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience.

• Windows administration experience;  Windows Server 2012/2016 experience; and Active Directory management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IS related field.

• Experience with Servers and storage hardware installation and maintenance.

• Solid writing skills and experience with using SharePoint sites for documentation.

• Experience maintain systems in support of Alteryx and Tableau is a plus.

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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 dec