Staff Computer Systems Analyst - Secret

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Staff Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Melbourne, FL location.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Staff Computer Systems Analyst in support of classified government contracts
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including executive leadership, internal and external customers, in both written and oral formats
• Lead and maintain operations of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, technicians, project managers, end users, and IT management
• Direct and support multiple networks, ensuring task completion and providing guidance to team members as needed
• Architect and evaluate solutions for enterprise system enhancements, including hardware, software, and system components
• Engage with vendors to discuss, troubleshoot, and evaluate products and services, making recommendations for optimal solutions
• Analyze customer requirements, determine equipment and software needs, and recommend and implement system enhancements, including automation for improved performance
• Oversee compliant and reliable backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and ensure security audit and logging for classified systems
• Liaise with vendors to test new product releases to ensure compatibility, minimize user impact, and document technical processes and procedures
• Adhere to strict information systems security guidelines and report project status for all efforts, recurring and non-recurring
• Provide strategic mentorship and technical leadership to junior, mid-level, and senior team members, cultivating a high-performance culture and advancing organizational expertise across the enterprise
• Lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed

Requirements

• Master's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 14 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 16 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a Security+ (or greater) certification
• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain, and maintain, a US Government Top Secret level security clearance in order to be considered
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment
• Extensive experience designing and managing Windows domain architectures in classified environments, including Active Directory, GPOs, policies, permissions, and Windows server management
• Proficient in Windows AD, LDAP, VMware, and SAN storage systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Information Technology
• 12 years of Windows Server Administration to include VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy in classified environments
• Active US Government Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph
• Demonstrated experience managing and operating systems in compliance with NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG frameworks
• Advanced networking expertise, including subnets, routing, VLANs, VTCs, and Cisco technologies (certification preferred)
• Skilled in enterprise system imaging, deployment, and maintenance
• Proficient in installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in networked environments
• Extensive virtualization experience with SAN storage systems
• Advanced scripting and automation capabilities
• Cross-platform operating system proficiency (Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
• Experienced with Assessment & Authorization processes
• Experience with cloud environments and hybrid identity/resource management
• Proficient in containerization technologies for application deployment and management

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Project management skills
• Technical problem-solving skills
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of classified environments and systems
• Experience with Windows domain architectures
• Experience with Active Directory, GPOs, policies, permissions, and Windows server management
• Experience with VMware and SAN storage systems
• Experience with network administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with system imaging, deployment, and maintenance
• Experience with virtualization and cloud environments
• Experience with scripting and automation
• Experience with cross-platform operating systems
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes
• Experience with containerization technologies

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• A 9/80 work schedule
• A great 401k matching program