Sr Prin Systems Administrator – CCC Sys Maintenance (Engineering) (24-270)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Systems Administrator – CCC Systems Maintenance (Engineering) (24-270) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

At C2BMC, our teams strive to build and deliver solutions to our customer’s most challenging problems, including cyber-resilient mission systems, in an Agile work environment. The position will be at the MDIOC and report to the C2BMC Command Center Lead and the Level II Lead at Schriever AFB. At C2BMC, we believe that by enabling our team's visionary thinking, the innovation possibilities are endless.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to technically diagnose, mitigate/troubleshoot issues, and contribute to an on-site team providing 24x7 support to the C2BMC application suites globally dispersed in different time zones.
• Lead or participate in system/networking troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintenance activities, including on-site and/or telephonic maintenance support.
• Serve as a C2BMC application subject matter expert, providing Level 2 troubleshooting, break-fix, and preventative maintenance actions, which involve interaction with remote C2BMC sites and different levels of leadership within the C2BMC Command Center.
• Must be a self-starting problem solver, capable of planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling individual projects and working with limited supervision.
• Level 2 Systems Engineers are driven by and enabled to be visionary and come up with better and new ways of innovation, from automated provisioning of systems to enterprise monitoring.
• Must have the knowledge and practical experience to direct the assessment and development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and/or Operating Instructions (OIs) to effectively administer, operate, and manage services under C2BMC operational control.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• An active Secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• 10 years with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field; 8 years' experience with a master’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field OR 14 years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Must have experience in server system administration and troubleshooting analysis on some or all platforms: Linux, Windows servers, and Windows clients.
• Highly skilled in System Administration, Monitoring, Application, and Automated delivery disciplines to ensure quick and efficient systems delivery in their performance, uptime, and cyber posture.
• Must have experience with Windows Domain Controllers.
• Must possess experience with PKI infrastructure and setting up certificates on Windows Domain Controllers.
• Must know about IBM DataPower products and troubleshooting certificates with DataPower proxies.
• Experience with trouble ticket processes and procedures.
• Must have solid troubleshooting, log analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
• Must have experience with VMware products, ESXi, vCenter, virtual machines, and clustering.
• Must be knowledgeable in Windows and Redhat system administration, software installation, and patch management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance is highly desired.
• Prior experience with VMware products and storage systems is a plus.
• Experience with Juniper network devices or basic networking skills is a plus.
• Familiar with imaging software, creating/installing ISO, and staging software for installation across the network.
• The position usually is Monday through Friday but may require on-call, evening, and weekend support during system anomalies and/or tests. Depending on mission requirements, the position may transition to extended hours (second shift).
• Previous experience and knowledge of C2BMC Systems or Missile Defense.
• Scripting on Linux, UNIX, or Windows servers and Windows Workstations.
• Data mining and analysis.
• Database Administration.
• Endpoint Management Products.
• Automated Patch Management

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $109,900.00 - $164,900.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.