CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre 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 of 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information and Digital Office has an opening for a Sr. Principal IT Systems Engineer to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Support establishment of the Windows Server security infrastructure design, implementation, and migration planning and fielding. 

• Provide support for Microsoft Windows Server 2016/ 2019 platform and functions

• Manage SCCM/ MECM platform to support customer requests for agent installation and tuning monitors and rules. 

• Participate in new installations, testing and special projects as needed.

• Exhibit excellent communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.  

• Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract.

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

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with multiple levels of users, stakeholders, management, and customers alike.

• Able to support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, working in a solo or team-based environment; as necessary.

• 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.

• 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.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

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

• Prepare security documentation for Cyber Security review and approval.

• Prepare and support team members, who are currently on work-related travel for back-end support; with maintaining smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including interfacing with users to diagnose and resolve issues, open trouble tickets, and coordination with senior network administrators.

• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

• Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

• Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.

• Ability to travel (about 10) and support offsite activities when required and 24x7 on-call support during critical test phases.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelors Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates Degree with 10 years of relevant experience

• Must have a US Government 8140 security certification (example: Security+ or greater); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) and have the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance in order to be considered

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment

• Experience should include working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server OS and Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2016/ 2019, Workstation operating systems, end-user support in an Active Directory environment, general understanding of LAN/WAN networking. 

• Experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) devices (i.e. Taclanes, KGs, vIPers, SKLs, etc.), their function, operation, and proper handling of such.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology

• Active Top Secret, SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

• Advanced level of experience and familiarity of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and associated products (MS SCCM, SCSM, MECM etc)

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, its operation procedures and service delivery activities required to maintain mission-readiness. 

• Experience with scripting with PowerShell and automating various IT processes

• Strong experience with Active Directory

• Strong experience with Group policy design, testing and implementation

• The ability to obtain and retain DoD Top Secret security clearance

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 

• Familiarity with deployment cycles and comfortable with frequent CONUS and OCONUS Travel.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.