Manager Information Systems Engineering 2 - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 126,600 - 189,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is hiring an Information Systems Engineer Manager (Level 2) to lead IT systems across programs on-site in Georgia. You will oversee software, network and IT services, coordinate with customers and stakeholders, and develop staff with formal training pathways.

The role requires TS clearance, DoDI 8570 familiarity, and willingness to travel. A strong leadership background and experience with in-scope systems are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with 9+ years of experience or Bachelor's with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years.
• 2 years of leadership experience required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights/weekends.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and secure SAP/DoDI 8570 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, select and modify software, network and IT systems.
• Install hardware/software; manage databases and integrity.
• Serve as SME for system characteristics and capabilities.
• Coordinate service delivery to users; ensure uninterrupted IT service.
• Develop staff; prepare training and career pathways; standardize processes.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

SOW/BOM understanding

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

UNIX

Windows Server

Active Directory

SQL

SCCM/MDT

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance required for start: Yes

Clearance type: Top Secret

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Information Systems Engineer Manager (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires working on‑site in Georgia, USA; this is not a telework/remote position.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, selection and modification of application software, network and desktop solutions, RF Communications, and specialized IT weapons systems.
• Installation of network hardware and software, database management and integrity.
• Being the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for practical application of system characteristics.
• Coordinate delivery of services to user groups and ensure IT service is uninterrupted.
• Manage, operate, and sustain complex IT systems for the customer.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain a trained and ready staff capable of working across programs to provide surge support as necessary.
• Leveraging the required experience and practical application of diverse IT solutions, operations, Configuration Management and data documentation.

You will also need to be familiar with preparing proposals and Bases of Estimates and managing a Statement of Work (SOW). Additionally, you will need to interpret the SOW to find the most effective and efficient way to assist customers in finding solutions, both common and innovative. This will require you to coordinate and collaborate with customers, peer group managers, and other stakeholders. You will also be responsible for developing training and career development pathways for assigned staff. As part of this you will prepare and standardize processes to improve how we do business and train staff to do the same.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a HS Diploma/GED and 9 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
• Must have the ability to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time and accept customer furnished quarters, when required, for periods up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.
• Must be able to maintain customer requirements for ability to deploy.
• Must attain and maintain DoDI 8570 certification if offer of employment is extended.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 2 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Experience with the following, preferred:
• Solaris 10
• Unix Operating Systems and Principles
• UNIX/Linux design and implementation
• All Windows Server and Desktop versions
• Active Directory, WINS, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL
• Oracle RAC
• Microsoft SMS and SCCM 2007
• Windows Deployment Services implementation and management
• Redundant offsite storage capabilities, implementation and management
• Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking
• Group policy design, testing and implementation
• Netware Directory Services
• High Availability Clustering Solutions
• Exchange design and implementation
• Radio Frequency Transmission Systems
• Satellite Communications Systems
• Agile

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 – $189,800.00. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.