Network Communications Analyst - NMA (26-468)

Northrop Grumman; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration at Schriever Space Force Base, CO seeks a Network Communications Analyst - NMA to join a critical C2BMC team. The role supports the President, DoD, and combatant commanders at strategic and operational levels.

The position requires on-site work with no remote option, rotating 24x7 shifts, and active security clearance. You will troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain C2BMC network systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Master's degree with 0 years, or 6+ years relevant experience in lieu.
• Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher required.
• Active Government-issued Secret security clearance required to start (TS/SCI possible).
• Rotating 24x7 shift with 12-hour rotations.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP and network concepts.
• Experience with monitoring/diagnostic tools for network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with SSH, RDP, FTP, SCP and Cisco/JUNOS routing.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level technical support to warfighter and troubleshoot C2BMC network hardware and software.
• Document and report events/issues to the CWO and receive tasking from the CCC.
• Assist in network hardware/software installations and manage user accounts per ISSO.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Network concepts

Monitoring tools

Remote access

24x7 shift

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or related

Master's degree in related field or 6 years experience

Tools

VMware vCenter

vSphere

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

Job 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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an NG Only : Network Communications Analyst - NMA (26-468) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

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 plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, 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 selected candidate will be part of a team that reports to the C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO) and performs daily system monitoring, operations and maintenance of the C2BMC network systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment.

Essential Functions

• The candidate will provide first level technical support to the warfighter and perform initial troubleshooting of all local C2BMC network hardware and software
• The candidate will document and report all events/issues to the CWO and receive tasking and direction from the CCC for all operations, test & real-world events
• The candidate will also assist in all network hardware/software installations as directed by the local SMEs and create and maintain user accounts as directed by the local ISSO
• Performs other duties and assignments as required

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, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 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 Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Position requires rotating 24x7 shift work . Candidate will be assigned to a 12 hr shift, to be determined by mission requirements. Some substitute rotation during off-shifts, including nights and weekends will be required
• Sound knowledge of Network concepts: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, network management and monitoring
• Sound knowledge of management and monitoring tools and techniques for various network infrastructure components and services
• Knowledge of monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytic tools - Virtualization technologies such a VMWare vCenter and vSphere
• Sound knowledge and practical experience with remote access software such as SSH, RDP, FTP, SCP
• Sound knowledge with OSPF, Cisco IOS and JUNOS