Principal/Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is seeking a well-qualified Principal or Senior Principal Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Roy, Utah area in support of the GBSD Program.  Our brand-new facility in Roy, Utah area will provide a clean and safe place to continue your career and grow with us.  Our program is still relatively new, and this is the perfect time to join us as we lay the foundation for this unique endeavor. 

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

·         Perform as Windows Systems Administrator for a medium to large sized classified government contract.

·         Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.

·         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.

·         Work closely with System Engineering and other team members to develop recommended system improvements, upgrades, and solutions.

·         Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability of systems, including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

·         Administer 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.

·         Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.

·         Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with team members, suppliers, customers, and vendors.

·         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 on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

·         Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

·         Provide end of day and end of week task status to management.