Sr. Principal Field TechnicianElkridge, MD

Requisition ID: R10169632

  • Category: Technical Support

  • Location: Elkridge, Maryland, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: SAP

  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

  • Positions Available: 1

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.

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 Mission Systems is seeking a Field Technician 4 to join our team. This position is located in Elkridge, MD. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Postal Services Biohazard Detection System Group. The applicant will provide system administer support to an electro-mechanical system nationwide within our Customer's facilities. In addition to providing system administer support, the Field Technician 4 will be performing the following.

  • Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator

  • Manage and maintain operations of Windows servers 2019 server and Windows 10 workstations

  • Install, harden, and patch Windows operating systems

  • Develop and document technical procedures

  • Read, modify, and create Windows batch and PowerShell scripts

  • Travel to customer site in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities

  • Manage BDS EDN low trust network, add and remove servers, site controllers, and cabinets

  • Build BDS Site Controller and Cabinets

  • Apply Hotfixes, Security patches, virus definitions, certificate renewals, and BDS software builds

  • Support the Engineering test when qualifying the new hardware

  • Test, install and document Quarterly Hotfixes and security patches

  • Analyzes requests for Hotfixes, security patches, updates

  • Analyzing Security Scan tests and Hotfixes in Lab and production environments

  • OS upgrades and third-party software integrations

  • Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the BDS Program

  • Be available to take calls from customer to help troubleshoot sites over the phone

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.

  • Candidate must have extensive software installation and troubleshooting skills and experience.

  • Must have computer skills, specifically in the area of working with site server and the Internet.

  • Must have some electro-mechanical installation and troubleshooting skills and experience.

  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and flexibility with this position.

  • Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance – US Citizenship required.

  • Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical exam.

  • Must be able to travel 25% of the time.

  • Moderate experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management

  • Moderate experience managing Windows failover clusters

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current Position of Public Trust clearance

  • BDS Certification

  • 5 Years of BDS Experience

Salary Range: $71,400 - $119,000

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.