Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking a Systems Administrator to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. The role involves maintaining multi-user computer systems, enhancing system performance, and ensuring adherence to security guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Perform as a Messaging System Administrator on large unclassified systems for the Northrop Grumman Enterprise
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral formats
- 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
- 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
- Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
- Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
- 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 team
- Work under minimal direction and collaborate with peers to determine and develop approach to solutions
Skills
- 2 Years of relevant IT experience with a Bachelors degree, 4 years with an Associates, OR 6 years with a High School Diploma
- Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment
- Must have at server administration experience with Windows server
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange on premise or M365 Exchange Online
- Experience with Microsoft Teams
- Solid understanding of diagnosing issues with computing services
- Solid writing skills and research skills for documentation
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Phenomenal learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- A very friendly team environment
- Exceptional benefits/healthcare
- A great 401k matching program
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- 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
- Long Term Incentives (for employees in Vice President or Director positions)
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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