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 Enterprise Services is seeking a well qualified Staff Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Roy, Utah or the Huntsville, Alabama area in support of the Sentinel Program. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Perform as Staff Systems Administrator for a medium to large sized government contract. Lead Team as a Subject Matter Expert in the areas of: Windows, VMWare, Horizon VDI, Enterprise Implementation, Migration, and Maintenance. 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. Develop and 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. Lead Team with your expertise in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and IA accreditation. 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). Develop security documentation for input to Computer Security. Report project status as required for all recurring and non recurring efforts. Provide end of day and end of week task status to management. Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, recommend equipment and software as needed, and oversee system implementation and accreditation. Navigate complex system configurations and implement enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability, and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary. Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems. 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 Make recommendations on how to purchase hardware, software, and system components. Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 8 years of relevant experience; 16 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Expertise in Windows, VMWare, Horizon VDI, Enterprise Implementation, Migration, and Maintenance. Expert in PKI (Certificate Authority) design and implementation Expert in infrastructure architecture and design Expertise in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and IA accreditation. Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3 ICD 503, RMF, (STIG), JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification. Security CE, CySA , CCNA security, GSEC, SSCP, or higher level security certification; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Network design and implementation experience with Cisco and HP switching and firewalls. Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) design and implementation experience Experience with cryptological devices (KG 175, KIV 7, KGR 42) technologies. The ability to be granted special program access (SAP/SAR) within 1 year of hire date. Must be eligible to obtain a TS Clearance within a reasonable timeframe following hire. Windows Domain architecture experience. Experiences in scripting and Automation (Ansible) Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Work after hours and weekends as needed. Preferred Qualifications Current active S/TS security clearance at time of application. VSAN design and implementation experience Knowledge in Linux/Unix administration Primary Level Salary Range: $134,300.00 $201,500.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.