Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Windows Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:A cents € cents Perform as primary Windows Systems Administrator for a large classified government SCI contract. A cents € cents Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format. A cents € cents 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. A cents € cents Support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary. A cents € cents Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems. A cents € cents 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. A cents € cents Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis. A cents € cents Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists. A cents € cents Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. A cents € cents Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. A cents € cents Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components. A cents € cents Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions. A cents € cents Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases. A cents € cents Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). A cents € cents Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. A cents € cents Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. A cents € cents Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below.ESCSOESBaltimoreQualifications:This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4.Basic qualifications for a level 3:A cents € cents Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.A cents € cents Currently active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly clearance required.A cents € cents Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification.A cents € cents Experience operating under and managing systems within ICD-503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.A cents € cents Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.A cents € cents Windows Operating Systems support experience.A cents € cents Server management experience.A cents € cents Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.A cents € cents Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.A cents € cents Ability to maintain an active clearance.Basic qualifications for a level 4:A cents € cents Associate's degree and 11 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience, or Master's degree and 7 years of experience; 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.A cents € cents Currently active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly clearance required.A cents € cents Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification.A cents € cents Experience operating under and managing systems within ICD-503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.A cents € cents Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.A cents € cents Windows Operating Systems support experience.A cents € cents Server management experience.A cents € cents Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.A cents € cents Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.A cents € cents Ability to maintain an active clearance.Preferred qualifications:A cents € cents Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.A cents € cents Windows domain architecture experience.A cents € cents Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.A cents € cents Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.A cents € cents VMWare experience with current version.A cents € cents Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).A cents € cents Rudimentary Scripting experience.A cents € cents Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.A cents € cents Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.A cents € cents DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).A cents € cents Hyper-Converged Infrastructure experience such as Nutanix.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit /EEO. US Citizenship is required for most positions.PandoLogic. Keywords: Windows Administrator, Location: Hanover, MD - 21076