Sentinel Analyst / Principal System Software Analyst -16623

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

7d•$79,300 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Software Analyst / Principal System Software Analyst. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Software Analyst to manage and optimize our Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Crowd. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with an active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility for Special Program Access (SAP). Key responsibilities include system configuration, user and security management, and automation of workflows using JQL. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Familiarity with CI/CD integration, experience managing large-scale projects, and knowledge of Groovy scripting or Adaptavist ScriptRunner are preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, while also contributing to project documentation and operational success.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret clearance with reinvestigation within the last 6yrs
U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Ability to obtain IAT Level III certification (e.g., Security+) within 6 months
Jira Administration configuration: User and security management, project setup, custom fields, complex workflows (transitions, conditions, validators)
Jira Administration Automation: creation of global and project-level rules using conditions, smart values, and branches
Jira Query Language (JQL): advanced filter and report creation
Proven project-management capability: handling multiple priorities and stakeholders
Development of operational instructions and comprehensive documentation
System Software Analyst: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
Principal System Software Analyst: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree

Nice To Haves

Active SAP access
Significant experience managing large-scale projects or multiple teams focused on Atlassian tools
Exposure to strategic planning and executive-level decision making
Familiarity with other IT service management and collaboration tools
Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integration with Atlassian toolsets
Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g., Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Java, JSON) with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to others
Experience with Adaptavist ScriptRunner
IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, as per DoD Cyber Workforce requirements