Sentinel Manager Test Network Engineering 2 - 20536
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Network Manager 2 in Roy, Utah. The selected candidate will join a team researching, planning, designing, and developing the network used to deliver test results to the government customer. The role involves system- and component-level analysis of complex networks; project planning and coordination, including budget forecasting; research, analysis, design, and development of IT systems; hardware procurement and technical oversight of suppliers; stakeholder status reporting; and coordinating teams to track and report goals and responsibilities. The manager will organize work across multiple teams and run Scrum meetings. Approximately 20% of the role's functional responsibilities involve quarterly connections, career progression planning, mentoring, regular one-on-one discussions, facilitating cross-IPT stretch assignments, and managing the full performance and compensation lifecycle. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is 10% of the time. An active Secret clearance is required at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope (less than 6 years), and ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- At least 2 years of experience leading a project or driving performance against a schedule.
- At least 2 years of experience with networking systems, including Cisco/Dell switches, routers, firewalls, and related infrastructure.
- At least 2 years of experience with VMware and virtualized network/compute environments.
- At least 2 years of experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and analysis tools, such as SolarWinds.
- At least 2 years of experience with Windows and Linux system administration in support of networked lab or operational environments.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in testing environments or with test execution efforts.
- Current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance, including a Single Scope Background Investigation, periodic reinvestigation, or original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years.
- Experience with schedule management, risk management, and performance management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of large projects.
- Experience with industry standards and government procurement processes.
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting, such as Python or PowerShell, to streamline configuration, deployment, and diagnostics.
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with employees and management at all levels.
- Earned Value Management experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform system- and component-level analyses of complex networks.
- Work across multiple organizations to accomplish program objectives.
- Plan projects and coordinate work, including budget forecasting.
- Research, analyze, design, and develop information technology systems.
- Procure hardware and provide technical oversight of suppliers.
- Prepare and present overall project status to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure goals and responsibilities are accurately tracked and reported.
- Organize the work efforts of multiple teams and run Scrum meetings.
- Conduct quarterly connections, career progression planning, mentorship, and regular one-on-one discussions.
- Facilitate cross-IPT stretch assignments.
- Manage the full performance and compensation lifecycle.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Long-term incentives may be available for employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
