Network Communications Analyst – NMA (26-468)

Northrop Grumman•Colorado Springs, CO

14d•$75,800 - $113,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration is hiring a Network Communications Analyst for the C2BMC program at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The position supports a missile defense command-and-control system that integrates and synchronizes sensors, weapon systems, and operations to support strategic, regional, and operational missile defense missions, including ground and flight testing. The role is onsite with no remote option and does not offer relocation assistance. The selected candidate will be part of a team reporting to the C2BMC Watch Officer and will support daily system monitoring, operations, and maintenance of C2BMC network systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment. The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts determined by mission requirements, including some substitute rotations on off-shifts, nights, and weekends. Travel is 10% of the time. A current, active Secret clearance and qualifying IAT Level II or higher certification are required to start; the candidate must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university and 2 years of experience; or a related master’s degree and 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience as an alternative to a degree.
Current, active Government-issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher at the time of application, with the ability to maintain the certification throughout the contract period.
Current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Knowledge of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, network management, and monitoring.
Knowledge of management and monitoring tools and techniques for network infrastructure components and services.
Knowledge of monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytic tools, and virtualization technologies such as VMware vCenter and vSphere.
Practical experience with remote access software such as SSH, RDP, FTP, and SCP.
Knowledge and practical experience with OSPF, Cisco IOS, and JUNOS commands and troubleshooting.
Experience maintaining Windows Server.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work rotating 24x7 shifts, including assigned 12-hour shifts and some substitute rotations during off-shifts, nights, and weekends.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Knowledge and practical experience using network management tools.
Familiarity with encryption devices, specifically TACLANEs.
Basic understanding of Linux/Unix Server maintenance.
Experience liaising with other DoD agencies and associated network operations organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide first-level technical support to the warfighter and perform initial troubleshooting of local C2BMC network hardware and software.
Document and report events and issues to the C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO).
Receive tasking and direction from the CCC for operations, tests, and real-world events.
Assist with network hardware and software installations as directed by local subject-matter experts.
Create and maintain user accounts as directed by the local Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
Perform other duties and assignments as required.
Monitor, operate, and maintain C2BMC network systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment.