Sentinel Sr Principal Systems Software Analyst - 14224

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

Position Benefits: 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:   

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage   

• 401k   

• Educational Assistance   

• Life Insurance   

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions    

• Paid Time Off    

• Health & Wellness Resources    

• Employee Discounts   

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Sr. Principal System Software Analyst to join our Sentinel Atlassian team. The role can be located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, AL. This role is pivotal in supporting and managing Jira, Confluence, and Crowd systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in system software analysis and administration, particularly within the Atlassian suite of tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years. 
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• In-depth knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Crowd administration and customization.
• Experience developing custom capabilities within the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, and Crowd)
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript) for developing custom workflows and automation within Jira.
• Strong understanding of integration between Atlassian tools and other systems.
• Proficiency in SQL for database interactions, and familiarity with REST APIs for system integrations.
• Proficiency with JQL (Jira Query Language) for building advanced queries inside Jira.
• Hands-on experience with managing large-scale Jira and Confluence instances, including performance tuning and scaling.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proven project management skills to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and lead a technical team.
• Atlassian Certified - Jira Administration for Data Center 
• Ability to ob