Principal/sr. Principal Windows Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

San Diego, California, United States
Base: $103,600 - $155,400 (level 3) or $129,300 - ...
Fully remote
Top secret security clearance required
Classified windows domain management
Active directory and group policy administration
This role involves serving as the primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract within Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions team

Job Summary

  • This role involves serving as the primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract within Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions team.
  • The position requires maintaining efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including servers, desktops, and networking equipment while ensuring strict security compliance.
  • Northrop Grumman offers exceptional benefits including health insurance, a 9/80 work schedule, and a 401k matching program alongside opportunities to work on revolutionary systems.

Matching Summary

This role involves serving as the primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract within Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions team.

Salary

Base: $103,600 - $155,400 (Level 3) or $129,300 - $193,900 (Level 4); Bonus: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, 401k match, 9/80 schedule

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret security clearance required
  • Classified Windows Domain management
  • Active Directory and Group Policy administration
  • Windows Server update and patching
  • On-site work in San Diego CA

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading technical IT teams
  • VMWare implementation and migration skills
  • NetApp or Nutanix storage experience
  • Strong communication with executive leadership
  • Mentoring junior IT professionals

Key Requirements

  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (adjudicated within 5 years)
  • SCI eligibility and ability to pass polygraph examination
  • Valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent certification
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5-8 years experience or equivalent experience without degree
  • U.S. Citizenship required for all positions with government clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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