Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Systems Administrator - Global Ops Shift Lead (26-380)

Northrop Grumman$117K — $176K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required
  • Willing to travel 10% of the time
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience managing large-scale computer and communication systems
  • Knowledge of cyber defense capabilities
  • Proficient in Agile methodologies and JIRA

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily C2BMC-G operations, ensuring service quality and availability
  • Ensure accuracy of reporting and recommended actions to leadership
  • Maintain operational integrity through training and certification oversight
  • Execute a rotating 12-hour shift schedule as needed
  • Perform additional operational tasks as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Savings plan options
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal needs
  • Education assistance opportunities
  • Training and professional development programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Systems Administrator - Global Ops Shift Lead (26-380) 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 (C2BMC) 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. C2BMC 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. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The Global Shift Lead reports to the Global Operations Lead and oversees all C2BMC-Global (C2BMC-G) operations, including health monitoring and status reporting.

Essential Functions:

  • Operational Oversight: Manage daily C2BMC-G activities to guarantee the availability, quality, and security of services vital for mission systems, command and control (C2), and information sharing. Work closely with the C2BMC Regional CWO and the C2BMC Command Center (CCC) Lead
  • Reporting & Decision Support: Ensure all reports are accurate, keep leadership informed, recommend appropriate courses of action, and maintain real-time status of all systems
  • Integrity & Training: Preserve operational integrity by ensuring crew members are properly trained, certified, and capable of executing assigned missions. Manage shift staffing, conduct thorough changeover briefings, and verify proper manning levels.
  • Shift Requirements: Operate on a rotating 12-hour schedule that may involve nights, weekends, and off-shift substitutions; eventual 247 coverage is anticipated depending on mission demands
  • Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks and assignments as needed


Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

  • A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Masters degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with eligibility to be read into SCI/SAP clearance
  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
  • Effective presentation and communication abilities
  • Proficient in managing projects, planning, and allocating resources
  • Experience in managing personnel for operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communication systems or networks
  • Experience or knowledge of managing enterprise networks, systems, and cyber defense capabilities
  • Skilled in effective communication and capable of briefing program management and customer leadership on technical system and network issues, and comprehensive system reports, utilizing tools like Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint
  • Possess sound knowledge and hands-on experience to guide the assessment and development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Operating Instructions (OIs) for effective service administration, operation, and management under C2BMC operational control
  • Proficient in Agile methodologies and JIRA


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience liaising with other Government Agencies and associated Missile Defense Systems operations/organizations
  • Experience with the U.S. Space Force, USSTRATCOM, or SPACECOM, or working within the space domain


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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