Manager Computer Systems Analysis 1 - TS/SCI

About the role

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking an experienced Manager Computer Systems Analysis 1 to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our East Hartford, Connecticut location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Classified Solutions staff of cyber professionals and system admins, desktop techs, and network engineers performing direct administration of Information Systems and associated classified networks.
• Oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
• This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Oversee the implementation of required government policy (i.e., DAAG, JSIG, ICDs) to ensure compliance.
• 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.
• Keep multi-user classified servers and networks running reliably (install, patch, upgrade, monitor, configure).
• Recommend and implement system enhancements, to include automation, that will improve the performance of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Lead creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures, and configuration guides.
• Align support activities with business goals, managing performance metrics and adapting resources as needs change.
• Produce clear written reports and deliver oral briefings for all internal stakeholders and external partners, keeping everyone informed of status, risks, and outcomes.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Analyze and make recommendations to internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.
• Support customer programs and perform functional management duties based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 3 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 7 years of IT experience is required.
• Experience with managing a team, or prior leadership experience, is required.
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Systems Administrator – IAT level II certification at a minimum (examples: Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CCISO).
• Experience with Windows domains, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.
• Experience with documentation and configuration management as they pertain to governance & compliance and security controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, Security+ CE, and 6 years of Server Administration and Information Security experience to include 1 year of managerial or supervisor experience over a small team of IT professionals in a classified environment.
• Prior military experience.
• CISSP certification.
• Experience and familiarity with IT infrastructure (i.e., virtualization, networking, datacenter architecture or systems administration).
• Experience with RMF or other cybersecurity related compliance frameworks.
• A current recent Polygraph preferred.