Sr. Principal System Administrator – C2BMC Global Operations Lead (25-138)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal System Administrator – C2BMC Global Operations Lead (25-138) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Schriever Space Force Base, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• At C2BMC, our teams are committed to developing and delivering innovative solutions addressing our customers' most complex challenges, including cyber-resilient mission systems, within an Agile work environment.
• This leadership position is based at Schriever SFB (Task Order 60 and Task Order 03). This position will be the Level II Systems Lead for HTS and act as a liaison between operations and multiple teams to include integration, dev, and fielding.
• This position will report to the C2BMC-Global Lead and will be required to attend leadership meetings, update/present high-level briefs, and perform team lead responsibilities. Responsibilities include directing and participating in system troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintenance activities, both on-site and via remote telephonic support.
• As a subject matter expert, the candidate will oversee Level 2 troubleshooting, break/fix support, and preventive maintenance actions, regularly interacting with remote C2BMC sites and senior leadership within TO-60 and TO-03.
• Additional duties include attending meetings, managing team resources and schedules, continuous training to both Level IIs and COSAs, conducting performance assessments, and ensuring effective communication across various stakeholder groups.
• The candidate must be a proactive, self-directed leader capable of planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling team projects with minimal oversight.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
• Position is normally Mon - Fri: potential surges, may require on-call, evenings and weekends support during system anomalies and or tests.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start.
• 8 years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; 6 years' experience with a master’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; or 12 years' experience in lieu of a degree
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT - Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required
• Must have extensive expertise in system administration, monitoring, application management, and automation disciplines to ensure efficient system delivery, optimal performance, maximum uptime, and a robust cybersecurity posture.
• Must provide leadership in assessi