Systems Administrator 3 – EUCOM O&M SME (26-314)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an Internal Only: Principal Systems Administrator – EUCOM O&M SME (26-314) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Ramstein AFB, Germany, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital 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, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The position will be based at Ramstein AFB in Germany. The successful candidate will report to the EUCOM C2BMC O&M Site Lead and the C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO). The candidate is responsible for providing technical support as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all local hardware, software, and network issues for the EUCOM C2BMC systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment. This position requires working in a team environment on multiple tasks, including interfacing with the Warfighters to provide second-level technical support, performing on-site troubleshooting of all C2BMC assets at all EUCOM sites, and interfacing with the C2BMC Command Center (CCC) Level 2 team for all escalated issues.

Essential Functions:

• Will perform all software installations and upgrades for the C2BMC systems assigned to their AOR

• Will be responsible for the sustainment of all Ramstein AFB C2BMC physical inventory, including spares and COMSEC devices, and for providing accurate documentation of all inventory movement

• Travel is expected in support of Remote Sites

• Position is normally Mon-Fri and will require on-call, evening, and weekend support during system anomalies and/or tests

• Performs other related duties and assignments as needed

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 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 Secret security clearance at the time of application and must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

• · Skilled in Red Hat and Microsoft Systems Administration

• · Experienced with VMware vSphere 6.0 and later versions

• · Practical knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining large-scale computer and communication systems or networking environments

• · Practical knowledge and experience in system and/or network administration covering UNIX, Linux, Windows, Cisco, and Juniper

• · Proficient in troubleshooting hardware and software components such as ADSI, CDS, and TDACS

• · Must be a proactive problem solver capable of working with both military and civilian personnel in high-stress situations with minimal supervision

• · Comprehend the security needs for both open and closed storage of COMSEC materials

• · Demonstrate the ability to provide advanced troubleshooting for COMSEC devices, including contacting technical resources from the manufacturer

• · Proficient in communicating technical system and network issues, and reporting overall system status to program management and customer leadership using tools like Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application and eligibility to be read on to SCI are highly desired

• Prior experience with C2BMC systems or a background with the Missile Defense Agency

• Scripting on Linux, UNIX, or Windows servers and Windows Workstations

• Thorough knowledge of Two-Factor Authentication management

• Has expertise in IT Service Management (ITSM) principles.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. 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: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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.