Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows

Baltimore, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company known for pioneering innovations that have significantly impacted national security and space exploration. With a rich history that includes contributing to the first transatlantic flight, the development of stealth bombers, and the moon landing, Northrop Grumman continues to lead cutting-edge technological advancements. The company fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and holistic employee engagement, encouraging individuals to bring their full selves to work and contribute boldly to inventing the future. Employees at Northrop Grumman have the unique opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that affect lives worldwide now and for generations to come, supporting missions that require secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems.

The role of Principal Computer Systems Analyst is integral within Northrop Grumman's Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) Classified Solutions team. This position demands a full-time, on-site presence at the Linthicum, Maryland facility to support classified government contracts by performing comprehensive information system lifecycle activities. The Principal Computer Systems Analyst will provide technical expertise in system administration, configuration, and support across multiple secure networks. Responsibilities include managing Windows domains, maintaining system operations, ensuring compliance with strict security protocols such as NISPOM, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, and STIG, and coordinating among various technical teams including system engineers, networking specialists, and project managers.

Key duties involve installing, upgrading, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting multi-user computer systems, maintaining detailed system documentation, supporting backup and recovery processes, and adhering strictly to information security guidelines. The analyst will be responsible for responding to and resolving technical issues through collaboration, utilizing ticketing systems like ServiceNow or JIRA, and escalating complex problems as needed. Applicants must have a U.S. Government Secret clearance and meet the program requirements for Computer Systems Analyst – Security+. The position requires a blend of technical acumen, communication skills, patience, and a proactive approach to maintaining customer satisfaction and operational excellence in a demanding, evolving security environment.

Northrop Grumman offers an attractive salary range for this role, from $98,900.00 to $148,300.00, acknowledging various factors such as experience, education, and current market conditions. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, superb learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, health insurance, a 9/80 work schedule, and a generous 401(k) matching program. This is a unique opportunity to join a company that not only values innovative thinking but also provides a supportive environment for career development while contributing to impactful national and global missions.

Job Requirements

Associate's degree with 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience
High School diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered
experience with Windows domains including Active Directory, GPOs, policies, and permissions
current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with closed investigation within last 6 years or enrollment in CE program
must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Computer Systems Analyst – Security+
ability to work on site full-time at Linthicum, MD
willingness to travel 10% of the time
ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds
flexible to work after hours and weekends as needed

Job Qualifications

Associate's degree with 7 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience
a High School diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree
experience with Windows domains, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions
current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (minimum), including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program
candidates must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Computer Systems Analyst – Security+
preferred: Windows Server Administration experience including 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 environments
knowledge of networking including subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs
experience with creating, maintaining, and deploying system images in LAN to enterprise environments
current virtualization experience
knowledge of backup solutions and SAN storage systems
experience with environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk
experience in scripting
operating system cross-platform awareness (two or more such as Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX)
experience with Assessment & Authorization processes

Job Duties

Perform as a principal computer systems analyst in support of classified government contracts
exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers
establish and maintain 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 verbal format
support multiple networks, ensuring necessary Windows administration tasks are completed while coordinating with others as necessary and working under minimal direction
maintain operations of multi-user computer systems working with system engineers, PC desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/cyber management
assist with review of internal customer requirements, making recommendations for hardware, software, and system component purchases
maintain and provide reliability of systems through installation, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management
ensure system compliance via Group Policy or other technologies
provide and maintain backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis
test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact
develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures
adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases, supporting Computer Security with inputs to documentation, as required
maintain 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
support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.)
raise issues that require senior level attention or involvement
lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
work after hours and on weekends, as needed