Staff Cyber Systems Administrator-20470

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Cyber Systems Administrator to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. This role requires a DoD Secret clearance and extensive cyber security expertise across DevOps practices.

You will develop, review, and implement cyber security concepts, aligning across CS OU units, and act as a senior consultant guiding policies and long-range goals. The role emphasizes innovative, secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 12 Years with Bachelor’s in relevant field of study, 10 Years with Masters, 8 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Sentinel Program Access on Day 1.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher).
• Windows server management experience
• Network and Cyber Requirements Systems Engineering
• Strong Network Engineering background
• Experience implementing government cyber security requirements, such as STIGs and RMF.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and or collaborate on advanced concepts, techniques, and standards, as well as new applications based on professional principles and theories.
• Work across Operating Units (OU) within CS to ensure integration and alignment of cyber security requirements.
• Collaborate with OUs to find solutions to execution roadblocks.
• Serve as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the team on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
• Champion the Special Projects Organization in driving creative solutions to complex, cross-OU problems.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Sentinel Program Access

DOD 8570 IAT Level II

Windows Server Management

Network Engineering

Cyber Security Requirements

DevOps/Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMware

LDAP

Active Directory

SAN storage

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Staff Cyber Systems Administrator - 20470. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.

Command Systems Special Projects.

The Command Systems (CS) Staff Cyber Systems Administrator reports to the CS Labs Lead within the CS Business Unit (BU) under the CS Special Projects Organization. They are responsible for reviewing and or developing software for the organization. Using DevOps and Agile methodologies you will be analyzing/reviewing/recommending optimizations for systems and services for security, automation, and performance/availability, while ensuring solutions developed adhere and align to the baseline systems designs, configuration management, and architecture standards. You will work closely in a DevOps environment with program personnel to ensure smooth execution of continuous integration and test.

Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Demonstrates skill and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels. Viewed as expert in field within the corporation. Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions. Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated with considerable latitude for independent judgment. Virtually self-supervisory. Impact Decisions affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to the major objectives of the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, review, and or collaborate on advanced concepts, techniques, and standards, as well as new applications based on professional principles and theories.
• Work across Operating Units (OU) within CS to ensure integration and alignment of cyber security requirements.
• Collaborate with OUs to find solutions to execution roadblocks.
• Serve as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the team on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
• Champion the Special Projects Organization in driving creative solutions to complex, cross-OU problems.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 12 Years with Bachelor’s in relevant field of study, 10 Years with Masters, 8 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Sentinel Program Access on Day 1
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher).
• Windows server management experience
• Network and Cyber Requirements Systems Engineering
• Strong Network Engineering background
• Experience implementing government cyber security requirements, such as STIGs and RMF

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance with investigation within the last 6 years. Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification.
• Experience preforming operations in an agile framework (SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban).
• Proficient in Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMware and knowledge of SAN storage systems
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in a virtual environment

Primary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 - $252,200.00

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.

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.