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 Systems Administrator – Integration/CDS Engineer to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. Relocation assistance is not available for this role, which requires on-site work with no remote options. **Position Overview:** The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, track battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities. **Essential Functions:** + Responsible for developing, controlling configuration, deploying, and testing the Radiant Mercury Configuration (including Rules), with a primary focus on Common Data Services (CDS) integration + Play a key role in ensuring smooth CDS implementation, configuration, and maintenance, and may need to travel to remote locations for CDS installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting according to Program configuration management processes + Assist with integrating JEMINI Lab test suites into our development lab + Support software development personnel in investigating and resolving issues + Develop configurations to support tests and prototypes of developing systems + Create and modify scripts for data analysis of input, internal, and output message data + Troubleshoot issues in both test and prototype environments; develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents + Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, testing, and network documents as needed, representing the Integration team + Automate scripting to configure and maintain remote hosts + Will be an effective communicator with strong writing and presentation skills, proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools + Will be able to collaborate effectively with a team of highly motivated integration engineers and work independently on large field projects as needed **Basic Qualifications:** Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. + Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience with a PhD; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree + Applicants must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued **Top Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be cleared at SCI security clearance + Applicants must have a current active DoD 8140 certification at **IAT Level II or higher** (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) wich is required to start + Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs is required + Network Management and Monitoring Systems experience + Understanding of standard DOD security practices, such as **STIG** compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts + Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + A current and active in-scope DoD-issued **Top Secret** with eligibility to be cleared at **SCI** security clearance + Experience with Radiant Mercury is strongly preferred + Proven experience with **Ansible** or other automation tools + **Script** experience is a plus + Candidates experienced in planning and supporting network infrastructure deployment are highly sought after + Prior C2BMC network experience is also a plus \#NGSpace \#COSpace \#NGFeaturedJobs \#C2BMC Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00 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.