Sentinel (GBSD) Network System Administration Manager – 9389

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.   

  

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Network System Admonition Manager.  This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.  

The System Administrator manager is responsible for installation, configuration, and day to day operation of the System Test teams' Systems Integration Laboratory. Using DevOps and Agile methodologies you and the system administration team will be constantly optimizing systems and services for security, automation, and performance/availability. Additionally, ensuring solutions developed adhere and align to the baseline system design, configuration management, and architecture standards. You will work closely in a DevOps environment with the program personnel to ensure smooth execution of continuous integration and test.

  

What You’ll Get To Do:   

• Application of software updates, security patches, installation of software and hardware within the labs
• User account creation and maintenance
• Deployment and day to day upkeep of user workstations and networked resources across the labs
• Working with Cybersecurity teams to implement and assure compliance to cyber controls and policies 
• Section manager. Daily tasking and scheduling of system administration team.  Responsible for employee feedback, employee career growth, performance evaluations, and team staffing. 

  

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.    

  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:  

• AA Degree or 4 additional years of experience and 5 years minimum experience; STEM degree preferred. 
• Active DoD Secret Clearance adjudicated in the last 6 years with ability to obtain SAP. 
• Ability to obtain Top Secret SCI Clearance and SAP access within a reasonable amount of time. At least one year experience leading projects or cross-functional teams
• 1+ years experience managing large networks 
• 1+ years experience managing a network design schedule

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:  

• Active Top Secret granted within the last 6 years
• Operating within classified environments.
• Prior knowledge of data encryption and handling of sensitive data a plus
• Prior experience with DevSecOps and AGILE methodologies 

Salary Range: $87,900 USD - $131,900 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.