Software Application Administrator/Analyst (Level 2/3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information Office is seeking a Software Application Administrator/ Analyst to support several advanced classified programs ion the Melbourne campus. The position will deploy, research, support, customize, and maintain the suite of Commercial and Open Source applications.

This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3, depending on the candidate’s education and experience. Primary location would be Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Configure, deploy and administer commercial and open source software

• Maintain strong expertise and knowledge of current and emerging technologies and products.

• Provide best practice, recommendations and guidance to manage SSLM operations at scale

• Ability to implement a configuration management solution

• Scripting for DevOps processes

• Server Configuration

• CI/CD Automation

• Docker container deployment

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in similar / related field OR Master's degree w/ zero (0) years of related experience.

• Must be US Citizenship and be able to obtain DoD Secret security clearance

• Must have ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

• Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher or obtain in 90 day from hire.

• Experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems

• Experience with Server/Client SW installation

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related STEM discipline with five (5) years of experience OR a MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related STEM discipline with three (3) years of experience.

• Must have demonstrated experience with both Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems

• Internet Information Services (IIS) experience

• Apache experience

• Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

• Possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher or obtain in 90 day from hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills

• MECM (previously called SCCM) experience highly desired

• Experience creating software packages and deployment of Software packages

• Load Balancers: Apache, HA Proxy experience desired

• Exposure to web-based software development or operations

• Exposure to Cloud technologies

• Have a broad understanding of development, web operations, SDLC, etc

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Scripting languages: python, PowerShell, or JavaScript

• Experience with Postgres and MS SQL Server desired

• Experience with VDI and Appstack Creation

• Active DoD Secret security clearance with last investigation less than 5 years

Salary Range: $75,300.00 - $112,900.00Salary Range 2: $92,600.00 - $139,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.