Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Computer Systems Analyst/ Principal Computer Systems Analyst. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
• 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 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.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This role does need to be performed in Roy, Utah and does not offer telecommuting. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package for the right candidate who is not local to Roy, Utah.
This role may be hired at a level 2 or level 3 (principal), depending on the years of experience each candidate brings to the process.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2/Computer Systems Analyst
• 2 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 0 Years with Masters, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3/Principal Computer Systems Analyst
• 5 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 3 Years with Masters, 1 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Remaining Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with an adjudication or reinvestigation date within the past 5 years.
• The ability to be granted special program access (SAP/SAR) within 1 year of hire date.
• The ability to maintain both your security clearance and program access is required for this position.
• Windows Server Administration & Management experience.
• Windows Domain administration experience.
• Windows Active Directory experience.
• Microsoft MECM, SCCM, WSUS, and/or SMS experience.
• Current Security + CE (or other DoD 8570 certification), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE), or have the ability to obtain the required certification within 6 months of start date as a condition of continued employment.