Network Communications Analyst; NMA); Security Clearance

Position: Network Communications Analyst (NMA) (26-368) with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
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 Network Communications Analyst (NMA) (26-368) 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.

Position Overview:

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

BMC) 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.

C2

BMC 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. C2

BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. The chosen candidate will join a team reporting to the C2

BMC Watch Officer (CWO), responsible for daily system monitoring, operations, and maintenance of the C2

BMC network systems in a 24/7 operations and test environment.

Essential Functions:

* The candidate will provide first-level technical support to the warfighter and perform initial troubleshooting of all local C2

BMC network hardware and software

* Document and report all events/issues to the CWO and receive tasking and direction from the CCC for all operations, tests, and real-world events

* Assist with all network hardware and software installations as directed by the local SMEs and create and maintain user accounts as directed by the local ISSO

* Perform additional duties and assignments as needed

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, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, 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 DoD 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 DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start, with the ability to obtain Top Secret and the eligibility to be read on to SCI clearance

* Position requires rotating 24x7 shift work. The selected candidate will be assigned to a 12-hour 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, and network management and monitoring

* Sound knowledge of management and monitoring tools and techniques for network infrastructure components and services

* Knowledge of monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools - Virtualization technologies such as VMware, vCenter, and vSphere

* Sound knowledge and practical experience with remote access software such as SSH, RDP, FTP, and SCP

* Sound knowledge of OSPF, Cisco…