PC Network Support 2/3 - 2nd Shift - Secret

About the role

Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions team is seeking an experienced PC Network Support professional to join its dynamic team of technical professionals on the Second Shift at the Palmdale, CA location. This position supports the Aeronautics Systems support team.

Schedule

• Second shift: Monday through Thursday, approximately 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM local time
• On-site only (no virtual or telecommute options due to classified nature of work)
• Relocation assistance not available
• Travel: 10% of the time

Clearance requirements

• Current DOD Secret level security clearance (minimum) required to be considered
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for computers and associated networks
• Installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs personal computers, related PC software, telephones, cables, and connectors
• Connects personal computers and terminals to existing data networks
• Performs basic PC setups
• Instructs and assists users in the use of personal computers and networks
• Investigates information, network, and communications needs of users, and makes recommendations regarding software and hardware purchases
• Maintains trouble logs
• Completes paperwork and other tasks needed to satisfy Security requirements
• Successfully follows all Security regulations, guidelines, and processes regarding the installation, maintenance, and retirement of PCs and PC-related hardware and software
• Works with Security to remediate classified or unclassified data spillage incidents
• Coordinates with users, service desk, server administrators, network engineers, and customer and IT management
• Reviews the trouble ticket queue to identify issues that need to be addressed; works through the ticket queue without intervening management direction (self-motivated)
• Resolves tickets within established SLAs; raises issues that require management attention or involvement
• Establishes and maintains high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies
• Works with system administrators and other staff to resolve support issues, escalating where appropriate
• Participates in new installations, testing and special projects as needed
• May spend portions of the day away from the desk when supporting users and moving equipment
• Exhibits good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers
• Uses technical understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) Operations, including Service Desk, Desktop, Network, Telecommunications, Data Center, Application Support, Service Level Management, and other areas of IT Operations
• Resolves technical problems and answers queries by telephone in support of internal and/or outside customer computer hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems
• Diagnoses, identifies, isolates and analyzes problems utilizing historical database records
• Routes calls to product line specialists
• Maintains and updates records and tracking databases
• Alerts management to recurring problems and patterns of problems

Basic qualifications — Level 2

• Associate's degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience
• Must have a DOD 8140 security certification (examples: Security+ CE or greater)
• Current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) with ability to obtain and maintain DOD Top Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs
• Experience in Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Product Suites, and remote deployment methods

Basic qualifications — Level 3

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience
• Must have a DOD 8140 security certification (examples: Security+ CE or greater)
• Current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) with ability to obtain and maintain DOD Top Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs
• Experience in Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Product Suites, and remote deployment methods

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Active DOD Top Secret, SCI, or SAP/SAR access
• 3 years of experience with IT related hardware in a classified environment
• Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MCSE or MCSA)
• Proficiency in remote administration and troubleshooting of desktop PCs, SCCM, PowerShell
• Experience with thin clients
• Experience in Active Directory configuring user and computer accounts
• Cross-platform experience (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
• Experience supporting VMware VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Active Directory administration, and LAN/WAN networking

Pay

• Level 2 salary range: $51,400.00 – $85,600.00
• Level 3 salary range: $61,100.00 – $101,800.00
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses 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

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers