Network Monitoring Technician 2 – Network Monitoring Analyst (NMA) (24-309)

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 Network Monitoring Technician 2 – Network Monitoring Analyst (NMA) (24-309) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located 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.

The selected candidate will be part of a team that reports to the C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO) and performs daily system monitoring, operations, and maintenance of the C2BMC network systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment. Experience in liaising with other DoD Agencies and associated network operations organizations. To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess Network experience and knowledge.

Essential Functions:

• Provide first-level technical support to the warfighter and perform initial troubleshooting of all local C2BMC network hardware and software.
• Document and report all events/issues to the CWO and receive tasking and direction from the CCC for all operations, tests & real-world events.
• Assist in all network hardware/software installations as directed by the local SMEs and create and maintain user accounts as directed by the local ISSO.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Rotating 24 x 7 shift work is required. The candidate will be assigned a 12-hour shift, which will determine mission requirements.
• Some substitute rotation during off-shifts, including nights and weekends, will be required.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 0 – 3 years experience; 0 – 1 year experience with an advanced degree, or 7 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)
• Practical experience and knowledge in the usage of network management tools.
• Knowledge of encryption devices, specifically TACLANEs.
• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix Server maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in Network concepts are required:
  • LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, network management and monitoring.
  • Management and monitoring tools and techniques for various network infrastructure components and services.
  • Monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytic tools.
  • Virtualization technologies such as:
    • VMWare
    • vCenter 
    • vSphere.
  • Practical experience and knowledge of remote access software such as SSH, RDP, FTP, and SCP.
  • OSPF, Cisco IOS, and JUNOS commands and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in Windows Server maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.

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: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

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.