Sr Principal Sys Administrator – C2BMC Global Ops Lead level 2 (25-287)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Administrator – C2BMC Global Ops Lead, Level 2 (25-287), to join our team of qualified and diverse professionals. This role, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, is vital in supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications program (C2BMC) serves as the central component of the Missile Defense System. It is a critical operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the progress of battles, and dynamically manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that offers an optimized response to threats of all ranges during each phase of flight. It acts as a force enhancer by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems worldwide, thereby boosting performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests, which verify and evaluate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system.

At C2BMC, our teams focus on developing and delivering innovative solutions that address our customers' most complex challenges, including cyber-resilient mission systems, within an Agile work environment. This leadership role is based on Schriever SFB (Task Order 60 and Task Order 03) and reports to the Level II Lead. It may be necessary to serve as Deputy for the overall OM&S. This position will serve as the Level II Systems Lead for HTS and act as a liaison between operations and multiple teams, including integration, development, and fielding. It will report to the C2BMC-Global Lead and will be required to attend leadership meetings, deliver high-level briefs, and assume team lead responsibilities. Our Systems Engineering Leads are empowered to foster innovation and visionary thinking within their teams, from automating system provisioning to enhancing enterprise monitoring. At C2BMC, empowering our team's creativity unlocks endless possibilities for innovation. Join us and become a key leader within the C2BMC team.

Essential Functions:

• Leading and participating in system troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintenance activities, both on-site and through remote telephonic support.
• As a subject matter expert, the candidate will oversee Level 2 troubleshooting, break/fix support, and preventive maintenance tasks, regularly engaging with remote C2BMC sites and senior leadership within TO-60 and TO-03
• Attend meetings, manage team resources and schedule, provide ongoing training to both Level IIs and COSAs, conduct performance assessments, and ensure effective communication across various stakeholder groups
• Must be a proactive, self-directed leader capable of planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling team projects with minimal oversight
• Performs additional related duties and assignments as needed
• The position is usually Monday through Friday, but potential surges may require on-call, evening, and weekend support during system issues and/or tests

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience may be accepted instead of a degree
• Applicants must hold a current, active in-scope DoD-issued TS/SCI/SAP security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start and get indoctrinated into a higher than Secret (HTS) program
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is required to start
• Must have extensive expertise in system administration, monitoring, application management, and automation disciplines to ensure efficient system delivery, optimal performance, maximum uptime, and a robust cybersecurity posture
• Must provide leadership in assessing and developing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), as well as Operating Instructions (OIs) essential for the administration, operation, and management of services within C2BMC operational environments
• Proven experience managing Windows Domain Controllers, PKI infrastructure, and certificate administration on Windows domain controllers is necessary
• Proficiency in automation with Ansible and Bash, along with familiarity with IBM DataPower products, is essential, as well as expertise in troubleshooting certificates within DataPower proxies
• Must have experience with Red Hat or other Linux-based server administration is mandatory
• Highly skilled in system administration and application management to ensure system uptime, performance, resources, and security are maintained, and anomalies are resolved efficiently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with virtualization and storage technologies such as Nutanix or VMware, as well as proficiency in automation tools like PowerShell and Perl
• Data mining and analysis, database administration, endpoint management products, and automated patch management

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth while supporting the shared success of our team and the company. The benefits at Northrop Grumman offer you flexibility and control to select options that best suit you and your family. 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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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.