Principal Configuration Analyst (Active TS/SCI clearance)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Tampa, FL seeks a configuration management professional to define and implement CM policies, coordinate cross-team projects, and audit documentation for contract compliance.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and extensive CM experience with data migration and asset tracking. On-site work is required with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant IT/engineering focus.
• US Citizenship and Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Experience in configuration management plans and data migration.
• Ability to read schematics, maintain databases, and use Visio for docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement configuration management policies and procedures.
• Coordinate projects across diverse teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Audit and maintain documentation to meet contract standards.
• Manage inventory of hardware, software, devices, and networks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in IT/CS/Engineering

DoD 8570 Certification IAT II

Tools

MS Visio

Atlassian Tool Suite

SharePoint

Microsoft Azure DevOps Server

Git

Bitbucket

IBM Rational Team Concert

IBM Rational ClearCase

Jenkins

Nexus/Artifactory

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

What You’ll get to Do Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive configuration management policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and streamline projects across diverse teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Audit and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with contract standards.
• Manage inventory, including hardware, software, devices, computers, and networks.
• Apply detailed knowledge of processes in accordance with customer contract requirements and collaborate with multiple teams to enhance procedures.

To be successful in this position you will need:

Strong organizational skills with a focus on process improvement. Ability to solve problems independently and with attention to detail. Analytical skills and flexibility to adapt to different environments. Proactive approach to daily tasks and exceptional communication skills. Capability to work independently and efficiently. This position will assist in the development of enterprise solutions that align with best practices to support mission critical objectives.

Please Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of IT experience is required.
• US Citizenship Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered.
• TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.
• Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date (example: Security+ CE).
• Experience maintaining the folder structure of large data repositories.
• Experience in creating Software and Hardware Configuration Management plans, data migration documentation, and maintaining version control artifacts.
• Experience reading schematics, populating multiple databases, and using software such as MS Visio for project documentation.
• Experience with change control of artifacts and conducting periodic audits for verification.
• Experience following labeling standards and tracking all configuration changes and inventory information in Excel spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with delivering Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents to the customer.
• Experience reviewing equipment room facilities which include hardware and software devices, computers, and networks.
• Experience with version control and change management tools such as Atlassian Tool Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure DevOps Server (ADS), Git, BitBucket, IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC), and/or IBM Rational ClearCase, Synergy, Jenkins, Artifactory).
• Experience with software and networking version control including Cisco Router configurations, Firewall security policies, VPN Configurations, Linux service configurations, Active Directory security groups, GPO Policies, STIG security requirements, VCenter permissions.
• Experience overseeing the management of binaries and artifacts using Nexus Sonatype Agile or SCRUM Certification is preferred.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

• Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 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.

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.

Our Values.

The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility.

At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Based out of Tampa, FL.

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.