RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Computer Operations Analyst – Global COSA (26-063 & 26-064) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The selected candidate will join a team responsible for daily system monitoring and operations, as well as for maintaining the C2BMC-G systems in a 24/7 environment dedicated to space domain awareness and space defense. They will offer first-level technical support to the customer and conduct initial troubleshooting of all local C2BMC-G hardware, software, and networks.

Essential Functions:

· Will document and report all events/issues to leadership

· Will receive tasking and direction from leadership for all operations, tests, and real-world events

· The candidate will also help with maintaining user accounts as instructed by the local ISSO

· Manages and maintains the C2BMC-G mission and training systems environment for both operational and training missions, supporting C2BMC's role within the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC)

· Experience in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues

· Skilled in managing data flow and troubleshooting network connectivity issues with both internal teams and external agencies

· Work is closely overseen following established policies and procedures or under very general supervision

· Contacts are mainly with the immediate supervisor and colleagues within the company or group, but can also include external contacts

· Performs additional duties and assignments as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, SecurityX, CCNA-Security, CySA+ , GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CISSP) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

· Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with eligibility to be read in at SCI

· The position requires rotating 24/7 shifts. The candidate will be assigned to a specific shift and to either Ops or Training, depending on mission needs. Some substitution during off shifts, including nights and weekends, may be required

· Strong background and experience in operating and maintaining large-scale computer and communications systems and networks

· Experience in system and/or network administration covering UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience and knowledge of C2BMC System or Missile Defense Systems

· Linux Certification (Linux Essentials, Linux+, LPIC-1, RHCSA)

· Experience using Confluence and Jira

· Basic scripting (Bash)

· Active Directory experience

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. 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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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.