Cyber Operator/Field Engineer – Level 2 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs seeks a Cyber Operator/Field Engineer to support program systems, networks, and logistics. The role requires a Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with related experience, and travel up to 50%. Linux, RF, electronics, and network architecture skills are valued.

Applicants must be able to work after hours and weekends and hold a US Passport. The Space Sector offers a robust benefits package and opportunities to contribute to mission-critical

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 0 years.
• US Passport and ability to obtain Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/lead maintenance, repair, and installation of program systems.
• Coordinate network connections and support new network architectures.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem-resolution actions.
• Assist logistics tasks including GFP/GFE inventory and shipping.
• Provide input on operational analysis and quality evaluation.

Skills

Security clearance

Security+ certification

US Passport

Linux OS

Networking

RF background

Electronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience

Master’s degree (0 years experience)

Tools

Linux

Networking architectures

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Cyber Operator/Field Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

In This Job, You Will

• Coordinate/lead the preventative maintenance, repair, and construction/installation of Program systems including climbing a 100 ft tower
• Coordinate network connections and support new development of alternate network architectures
• Perform technical tasks and demonstrate problem-resolution actions for the Program systems.
• Assist the Program Integrated Logistics Specialist (ILS) with logistics support such as, but not limited to, shipping, receiving, kitting, Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP/GFE) inventory, and import/export
• Provide input to the operational analysis and quality evaluation of products and their related performance and update metrics.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnoses of malfunctions and errors to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Must be able to support after hours and on weekends as needed.
• This position will involve 25-50% travel to remote sites, including foreign travel.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Minimum High School Diploma is required
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security + Certification
• Must have a US Passport
• Must be able to support after hours and on weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
• Experience with Network Architectures
• Construction experience
• Electronics background
• RF background
• Experience with Linux operating system
• Experience writing plans, reports, and procedures
• Valid/Current US Passport

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

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.

Benefits

• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• 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.