Principal SW Development Analyst - Global Integration SME; Security Clearance

Position: Principal SW Development Analyst - Global Integration SME (26-22 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret TRAVEL:
No

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 Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal SW Development Analyst
- Global Integration SME (26-229 & 26-232) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, 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.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2

BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders to plan missile defense operations, monitor battles, and control sensors and weapon systems worldwide. C2

BMC supports layered missile defense against threats across all ranges and flight phases. It enhances performance by networking and synchronizing sensors and weapon systems at global and regional levels. C2

BMC is required for all ground and flight tests verifying missile defense capabilities. This position is for a SW Development Analyst
- Global Integration SME on the C2

BMC Global program supporting the development of future missile defense capabilities.

Essential Functions:

* Integrating JEMINI lab test suites into our development lab
* Assisting software development personnel with investigating and resolving issues
* Creating configurations to support testing and prototypes of developing systems
* Developing and modifying scripts to analyze input, internal, and output message data
* Troubleshooting issues in both testing and prototype phases
* Developing troubleshooting procedures and workaround documents
* Reviewing and providing feedback on system specifications, development, testing, and network documents as needed, and representing the Integration team
* Automating scripts to configure and maintain remote hosts
* Previous experience as a SW Tester/Integrator
* Practical knowledge of DoD integration processes, Agile and Dev Ops methodologies, and automated testing tools
* Working knowledge of virtualized environments and software testing
* Experience in the integration of system components within a test environment
* Familiarity with virtualized systems, security design, and implementation

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
* A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
* Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
* Applicants must have a current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.), which is required to start
* Previous experience as a SW Tester/Integrator
* Extremely proficient in Linux, scripting (Bash, Python)
* High-level understanding of automation and implementation
* Highly skilled in troubleshooting methods
* Proven experience with Ansible or other automation tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in developing scripts using Ansible Knowledge of containerized virtual environments

Experience with Windows Server and Power Shell scripting Experience in setting up, configuring, and maintaining databases What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:
* Health Plan
* Savings Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Education Assistance
* Training and…