RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an experienced Manager Computer Systems Analysis 1 to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity. 

Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead and mentor Classified Solutions staff of systems administrators, desktop technicians, and network engineers performing direct administration of Information Systems and associated classified networks. 
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems. 
• Keep multi‑user classified servers and networks running reliably (to include installing, patching, upgrading, monitoring, and configuration). 
• Recommend and implement system enhancements, to include automation, that will improve the performance of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Lead the creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures and configuration guides. 
• Align support activities with business goals, managing performance metrics, and adapting resources as needs change. 
• Produce clear written reports and deliver verbal briefings for all internal stakeholders and external partners, keeping everyone informed of status, risks, and outcomes. 
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.   
• Analyze and make recommendations regarding internal and external customer requirements, and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems. 
• Support customer programs and perform functional management duties based on business needs and performance. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant Information Technology experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• Applicants must have an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) before a start date can be established; the required SAP clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Experience with Windows domains, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions. 
• U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level I certification or equivalent (ex: Security+ CE) or greater; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or similar STEM related discipline, to include 3 years of direct experience with IT infrastructure.
• Previous experience leading a team of 5-12 employees.
• Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with VMware, vCenter, vSphere, and ESXi.
• Experience with storage solutions (ex: NETAPP).
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
• Proven interaction within a distributed team environment.
• Strong background in software troubleshooting and experience with the process of Software Review Boards, Agile, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated strong team building/collaboration skills.
• Understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and/or CentOS.
• Prior experience in information systems management.
• Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members.
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills.
• Time management and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities.

CIDO

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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 candidate's 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.