RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Computer Operations Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) in Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Overview:
Northrop Grumman’s team at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs is seeking a motivated individual that possesses technical and problem-solving skills necessary for quickly developing recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data. This is someone who can understand the general problem space and is confident in explaining the different insights generated from the data.
Will work a shift schedule that follows a Pittman schedule with shifts from 10 am to 10 pm and 10pm to 10 am.
Essential Functions:
- Working on shift as part of a 24/7/365 Operational Team
- Coordinate operational activities in support of Real-World Operations
- Troubleshoot software and OS to restore operational status
- Technical presentations and analysis reports as required
- Performance analysis of missile tracking
- Monitor and maintain system components (servers, software, network)
- Ground and Flight Test support
- Linux System Administration
- Track/log Real World Events
Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
Please note your updated and current security clearance level and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume if applicable.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 0-2 years of related work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start.
- Applicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with SCI eligibility.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers, management, and team members
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to look at system status/operations to determine and address system conflicts
- Ability to maintain and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and demanding work environment
- Ability to work shift schedule that follows a Pittman schedule with shifts from 10 am to 10 pm and 10pm to 10 am.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Python/BASH scripting experience
- Experience with NetApp, RSA, Cisco, and HPE servers
- Experience in an operational environment
- Understanding of basic statistics
- Experience with missile trajectory analysis
- Familiarity with the Ballistic Missile Defense System
- Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared
- Experience in performance analysis, requirements verification, validation, and working with algorithms
- Experience working with DoD systems
- Experience with MDA/BMDS/C4ISR
- Proficient with the use of Linux Operating systems
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.
