Sr Principal Sys Adm Global Level II Ops Support Engr (26-122)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret\n\nTRAVEL: No\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems\u2014Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an Internal Only: Sr Principal Systems Administrator \u2013 Global Level II Ops Support Engineer (26-122) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located at Schrieve4r Space Force Base, 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.\n\nNOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel\n\nThis position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nThe Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission goals. C2BMC enables layered missile defense capabilities that provide an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to enhance performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.\n\nThe selected candidate will join a team responsible for daily system monitoring, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the C2BMC-G suite within a 24x7 operational and test environment that supports Space Domain Awareness and Space Defense missions. As a subject-matter expert on C2BMC applications, the incumbent will provide Level 2 troubleshooting, break/fix solutions, and preventive maintenance support, regularly interacting with remote C2BMC sites and various leadership levels within the C2BMC Command Center. All events and issues must be documented and reported to leadership. The candidate will receive tasks and instructions from leadership for operational, test, and real-world events and will assist the local ISSO with user account maintenance as needed.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\n * Responsibilities include operating and maintaining C2BMC-G mission and training systems that support the Missile Defense Integration \u0026 Operations Center (MDIOC)\n\n * The position is usually Monday through Friday, but may require on-call, evening, and weekend support during system issues or testing\n\n * Periodic shift work might be necessary to ensure coverage during staffing shortages\n\n * Generally has 5 or more years of relevant experience and may hold a post-secondary degree or training in a related field\n\n * Performs other related duties and assignments as needed\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nPlease list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.\n\n * A Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master\u2019s degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree\n\n * 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, CCNA-Security, CND, etc.) 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\n\n * 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 the eligibility to be read onto SCI/SAP\n\n * Sound background and experience with operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems/networking environments\n\n * Experience in system and/or network administration that includes the following (UNIX, Linux, and Windows)\n\n * Experience in troubleshooting hardware and software components\n\n * Experienced in data flow usage and ability to troubleshoot with internal and external agencies to establish network connectivity\n\n * Background in root cause resolution and analysis within Linux and Windows systems\n\n * Experience with Nutanix hypervisors, virtual machines, and cluster management\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Experience and knowledge of the C2BMC System or Missile Defense Systems\n\n * Linux Certification (Linux Essentials, Linux+, LPIC-1, RHCSA)\n\n * Experience with Confluence and Jira\n\n * Experience with Bash or Ansible scripting\n\n * Experience with Active Directory\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nNorthrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company\u0027s. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family\u0027s. Your benefits will include the following:\n\n * Health Plan\n\n * Savings Plan\n\n * Paid Time Off\n\n * Education Assistance\n\n * Training and Development\n\n * Flexible Work Arrangements\n\n\n\n\nhttps://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx\n\n#NGSpace\n\n#COSpace\n\n#NGFeaturedJobs\n\n#C2BMC\n\nAdditional Northrop Grumman Information:\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n