Cyber Operator/Field Engineer – Level 2 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation and/or personal time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Operator/Field Engineer – Level 2 in Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires a Secret clearance and involves maintenance, network coordination, and field operations across program systems.

Expect construction and installation duties, logistics support, and after-hours availability with significant travel. A STEM degree with experience or a master’s with minimal experience is typical for this level.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience OR Master’s with 0 years experience; additional 4+ years can substitute for a degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Security+ Certification and US Passport.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/lead 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 problem-resolution actions for the Program systems
• Assist Logistics Specialist with shipping, receiving, kitting, GFP/GFE inventory, and import/export
• Provide input to operational analysis and quality evaluation of products and update metrics
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to minimize downtime
• Support after hours and weekends as needed
• Travel 25–50% to remote sites, including foreign travel
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Active Secret clearance

US Passport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years experience

Master’s degree with 0 years experience

Tools

Linux

RF basics

Electronics

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 be able to obtain 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.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 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.

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.

• health insurance coverage


• life and disability insurance


• savings plan


• Company paid holidays


• 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.