Staff Windows Systems Administrator - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Beale AFB, CA +1 · Networks

Staff Windows Systems Administrator role at Northrop Grumman supporting classified government contracts, focusing on managing and maintaining multi-user computer systems, networks, and enterprise system enhancements in a secure, on-site environment. Requires extensive experience with Windows domain architectures, Active Directory, VMware, and SAN storage, along with a Top Secret clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and maintain operations of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, technicians, project managers, end users, and IT management.
  2. Direct and support multiple networks, ensuring task completion and providing guidance to team members as needed.
  3. Architect and evaluate solutions for enterprise system enhancements, including hardware, software, and system components.
  4. Analyze customer requirements, determine equipment and software needs, and recommend and implement system enhancements, including automation for improved performance.
  5. Provide strategic mentorship and technical leadership to junior, mid-level, and senior team members, cultivating a high-performance culture and advancing organizational expertise across the enterprise.

Skills

Required

  • Master's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 14 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 16 years of relevant experience
  • Security+ certification or greater
  • current US Government Top Secret level security clearance
  • ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs
  • Extensive experience designing and managing Windows domain architectures in classified environments, including Active Directory, GPOs, policies, permissions, and Windows server management
  • Proficient in Windows AD, LDAP, VMware, and SAN storage systems
  • Willing to accept customer furnished quarters away from primary work location (both CONUS and OCONUS) and comply with mobility requirements
  • Must have and maintain a U.S. Passport

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology
  • 12 years of Windows Server Administration to include VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy in classified environments
  • Active TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph
  • Demonstrated experience managing and operating systems in compliance with NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG frameworks.
  • Advanced networking expertise, including subnets, routing, VLANs, VTCs, and Cisco technologies (certification preferred).
  • Skilled in enterprise system imaging, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Proficient in installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in networked environments.
  • Extensive virtualization experience with SAN storage systems.
  • Advanced scripting and automation capabilities.
  • Cross-platform operating system proficiency (Windows, Linux, Sol

What the JD emphasized

  • Top Secret clearance
  • classified government contracts
  • on-site
  • Special Programs
  • Windows domain architectures
  • classified environments