Requisition ID: R10177351
Category: Information Technology
Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
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.
There is currently an opening for an Associate Systems Administrator or Systems Administrator join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will report to the Information Systems Administration Manager. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc . and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA.
Essential responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.
Install, configure, & update systems/software, and automate tasks.
Manage user accounts, enforce access controls, and provide technical support.
Manage network devices/services, monitor traffic & troubleshoot issues.
Implement & enforce security policies, maintain system compliance.
Identifying/Diagnosing system issues with Windows client/server-based systems and implementing solutions to technical problems.
Documenting procedures and troubleshooting steps.
Configuring Windows Group Policy to automate required security tasks.
Occasional weekends/off hours work required.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
This requisition may be filled as either a Systems Administrator or a Principal Systems Administrator.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate Systems Administrator: Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience
Systems Administrator: Bachelors: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience within IT or relevant experience
Experience in automating tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware and software in a networked environment
Familiarity with Virtual environment using VMware products (i.e., vCenter, ESXi, etc.)
Familiarity with Networking environment (i.e., routers, firewalls, VLANs, etc.)
Familiarity with Windows based Servers (2019, 2022) and Clients (Windows 10/11)
Familiarity with MS SQL Server (2019, 2022)
Familiarity with various backup technologies (BackupExec, Veeam, File Replication)
Familiarity with auditing tools (Splunk, Logparser)
CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) within 6 months of hire
The ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with troubleshooting complex Windows, network, and COTS-related issues
Experience managing a virtualized production environment
Experience producing system architecture documentation
DOD 8570 IAT/IAM Level II security certification Security Certifications (i.e., Security+ ce, GSEC)
Familiarity with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), DFARS Clause 252.204-7012 and/or NIST 800-171 Framework
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python
Salary Range: $65,600 - $98,400
Salary Range 2: $79,300 - $118,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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