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 Computer Operations Analyst – Global COSA (25-201) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO., plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. **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 globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize 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. The selected candidate will be part of a team that performs daily system monitoring, operations, and maintenance of the C2BMC-G systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment, enabling Space Domain Awareness and Space Defense. **Essential Functions:** + Will provide first-level technical support to the customer and perform initial troubleshooting of all local C2BMC-G hardware, software, and networks + Document and report all events/issues to leadership + Will receive tasking and direction from the leadership for all operations, tests & real-world events + Assist in the maintenance of user accounts as directed by the local ISSO + Operates and sustains the C2BMC-G mission systems and/or training systems environment for operational and training missions supported by C2BMC's presence in the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) + Experience in troubleshooting hardware and software components + Experienced in data flow usage and able to troubleshoot with internal and external agencies to establish network connectivity + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint + Performs other duties and assignments as required **Basic Qualifications:** Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 0 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered + Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued **TS/SCI** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start + DoD 8140 certification at **IAT Level II or higher** (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) is required to start + The position requires rotating 24x7 shift work beginning in 2026. 24x7 shift work may be required during the job training period. The candidate will be assigned to a shift and an assignment to be determined by mission requirements + Training will begin on C2BMC-R systems. This training will be conducted in a 24x7 environment. + Once competent, the candidate will then move to the X-Lab. This training will be conducted from Monday to Friday + The candidate will be trained on C2BMC-G at the collateral level + Any further training is subject to change while the candidate awaits their TS investigation + Must have experience with operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems/networking environments + Must have experience in system and/or network administration, including the following: + **UNIX** + **Linux** + **Windows** + Linux Certification (Linux Essentials, Linux+, LPIC-1, RHCSA) + Experience using Confluence and Jira Basic scripting ( **Bash** and **PowerShell** ) + Active Directory experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience and knowledge of C2BMC System or Missile Defense Systems **What We Can Offer You:** Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: + Health Plan + Savings Plan + Paid Time Off + Education Assistance + Training and Development + Flexible Work Arrangements https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx \#NGSpace \#COSpace \#NGFeaturedJobs \#C2BMC **Additional Northrop Grumman Information:** Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00 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.