Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what's possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career. Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Windows Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Sykesville, MD area. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: A cents € cents Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract. A cents € cents Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and 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 and 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, and 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.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications: 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; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. A cents € cents Active Secret security clearance. A cents € cents Ability to maintain the required security clearance. A cents € cents Ability to be cleared to special access programs. A cents € cents Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DOD 8570 security certification; otherwise an ability to obtain certification within 6 months as a condition of continued employment. Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Additional contract changes may expedite the 6 month window. A cents € cents Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture. A cents € cents Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. A cents € cents Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Preferred Qualifications: A cents € cents Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field. A cents € cents Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-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 Server management experience. A cents € cents Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification. A cents € cents Windows domain architecture experience. A cents € cents Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification. A cents € cents Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, Windows Server, NetApp and knowledge of SAN storage systems.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: Windsor Mill, MD - 21244