Integration/ CDS Engineer with Northrop Grumman Jobs

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Position: Integration / CDS Engineer
• Location: 9975 Federal Drive
• Duration: long term, ongoing contract – we are a direct sub to the C2BMC program
• Clearance: Top Secret
• Program – C2BMC

"This position is for a Systems Administrator – Integration/CDS Engineer on the C2BMC Global program supporting the development of future missile defense capabilities.

Essential Functions:
Responsible for developing, controlling configuration, deploying, and testing the Radiant Mercury Configuration (including Rules), with a primary focus on Common Data Services (CDS) integration
Play a key role in ensuring smooth CDS implementation, configuration, and maintenance, and may need to travel to remote locations for CDS installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting according to Program configuration management processes
Assist with integrating JEMINI Lab test suites into our development lab
Support software development personnel in investigating and resolving issues
Develop configurations to support tests and prototypes of developing systems
Create and modify scripts for data analysis of input, internal, and output message data
Troubleshoot issues in both test and prototype environments; develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents
Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, testing, and network documents as needed, representing the Integration team
Automate scripting to configure and maintain remote hosts
Must be an effective communicator with strong writing and presentation skills, proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools
Must be able to collaborate effectively with a team of highly motivated integration engineers and work independently on large field projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:
Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Applicants must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
A DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is required to start
Network Management and Monitoring Systems experience
Understanding of standard DOD security practices, such as STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts
Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting experience

Preferred Qualifications:
A current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret with an MDA based SCI security clearance
Experience with Radiant Mercury is strongly preferred
Proven experience with Ansible or other automation tools
Working experience with GitLab/Maven is desired
Candidates experienced in planning and supporting network infrastructure deployment are highly sought after
Prior C2BMC network experience is also a plus "