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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. 

Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents 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. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.

The Northrop Grumman Launch Execution Networking Team is seeking a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities in support of flight test networks at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our VSFB, CA location.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Perform as a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts

• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format.

• Establishes and maintains high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies.

• Report task statuses as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and oral format.

• Oversee and lead the reliable operations of multi-user computer systems working with system engineers, PC desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.

• Analyze and make recommendations to internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements, to include automation, that will improve the performance of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Ensure compliant and reliable backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.

• Test and oversee new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

• Lead the development and documentation of technical processes and procedures.

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases and report security relevant statuses accordingly.

• Ensure accurate security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.

• Mentorship of junior professionals to grow and develop technical talent

• Lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of experience is required
• Experience with designing and maintaining Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions in a classified environment
• Candidates must meet the U.S.?Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) - (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance, to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered
• Candidates must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment

• Preferred Qualifications:
  Security+ CE certification
• Experienced Windows Server Administration to include, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP and other services
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Experienced with networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs and VTCs; Cisco experience and/or certification
• Experienced in the creation, maintenance, and deployment of system images in a system test network environment
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment
• Experience working in virtualized environments
• Deploy and maintain Backup solutions (Cohesity, Vertias, etc) and SAN storage systems
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
• Experience in scripting and automation
• Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes