Computer Operations Analyst - Global COSA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 (26-250) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, 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 crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, oversee the battle, and control networked sensors and weapon systems in real time to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defenses, enabling quick and effective responses to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensors and weapon systems at global and regional levels, thereby enhancing performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests to verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense capabilities.

The selected candidate will be part of a team that performs daily system monitoring and the operations and maintenance of the C2BMC-G systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment, enabling Space Domain Awareness and Space Defense. The candidate will provide first-level technical support to the customer and perform initial troubleshooting of all local C2BMC-G hardware, software, and networks.

Essential Functions:

• Will document and report all events and issues to leadership

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

• Will also assist with maintenance of user accounts as directed by the local ISSO

• Operates and sustains the C2BMC-G mission and/or training systems environment for operational and training missions supported by C2BMC's presence in the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC)

• Performs other duties and assignments as needed

• Solves problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity. Work is closely supervised, following established policies and procedures, or performed under very general supervision

• Contacts are primarily with the immediate supervisor and within the company or group, but may also be external. Errors in judgment would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM-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, 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

• 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 clearance

• Strong background and experience in operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems/networking environments

• Experience in system and/or network administration that includes the following (UNIX, Linux, and Windows)

• Experience in troubleshooting hardware and software components

• Experienced in data flow usage and able to troubleshoot with internal and external agencies to establish network connectivity

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 your success and the company's. 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

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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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Information Technology