Principal/Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking a well-qualified Principal or Senior Principal Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Roy, Utah area in support of the GBSD Program. Our brand-new facility in Roy, Utah area will provide a clean and safe place to continue your career and grow with us. Our program is still relatively new, and this is the perfect time to join us as we lay the foundation for this unique endeavor. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: · Perform as Windows Systems Administrator for a medium to large sized classified government contract. · Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format. · 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. · Support multiple networks; ensure necessary administration tasks are completed. · Work closely with System Engineering and other team members to develop recommended system improvements, upgrades, and solutions. · Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability of systems, including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. · Administer backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis. · Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists. · Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. · Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. · Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components. · Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with team members, suppliers, customers, and vendors. · Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases. · Maintain security audit and logging information on all networked and standalone computers in a classified environment as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). · Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. · Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. · Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. · Provide end of day and end of week task status to management. · DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (example: Security CE), or have the ability to obtain the required certification within 6 months of start date as a condition of continued employment. This position may be filled at either level 3 (Principal) or level 4 (Senior Principal), depending on the required qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications for a Principal (Level 3) · Associate's degree and 8 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 4 years of related experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. · Candidates must be eligible to obtain DoD Secret security clearance following hire. · The ability to be granted special program access (SAP/SAR) within 1 year of hire date. · The ability to maintain both your security clearance and program access once obtained will be required for this position. · Windows Server Administration & Management experience. · Windows Domain architecture experience. · Windows Active Directory, Windows Domain administration experience. · Microsoft MECM, SCCM, WSUS, and/or SMS experience. · Current Security CE (or other DoD 8570 certification), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date. · Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. · Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Basic Qualifications for a Level 4: · Associate's degree and 12 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 14 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Candidates must be eligible to obtain DoD Secret security clearance following hire. · The ability to be granted special program access (SAP/SAR) within 1 year of hire date. · The ability to maintain both your security clearance and program access is required for this position. · Windows Server Administration & Management experience. · Windows Domain architecture experience. · Windows Active Directory, Windows Domain administration experience. · Microsoft MECM, SCCM, WSUS, and/or SMS experience. · Current Security CE (or other DoD 8570 certification), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date. · Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. · Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Preferred Qualifications: · Active DoD Secret security clearance with an adjudication or reinvestigation date within the past 5 years. · Microsoft SA, SE, or Architect level certifications. · Microsoft Active Directory administration experience. · Microsoft MECM, SCCM, SMS. · Microsoft Exchange architecture & administration experience. · Microsoft SharePoint architecture & administration experience. · Microsoft PowerShell scripting experience. · Experience with PXE boot process and network imaging process. · Experience managing systems under NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG system environments. · Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment. · Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification. · Experience installing, configuring, maintaining and using various virtual hosting environments including VMWare, Nutanix, KVM, and Hyper-V. · Experience with cloud hosting environments including AWS and Azure. · Experience with the Linux Operating System. · Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk). · Active Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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