Requisition ID: R10176143

• Category: Information Technology
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 1

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’s Corporate Office is seeking a Principal Software Application Administrator/Analyst to support several advanced classified programs at the Melbourne campus. This role involves deploying, researching, supporting, customizing, and maintaining a suite of commercial and open-source applications. This role will also focus heavily on improving operational efficiencies and lead the customer-facing segment of the Atlassian team.
This requisition may be filled at a level 3 and located in Melbourne, Florida.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Configure, deploy, and administer commercial and open source software

• Maintain strong expertise and knowledge of current and emerging technologies and products.

• Provide best practice, recommendations, and guidance to manage SSLM operations at scale

• Ability to implement configuration management solutions

• Scripting for DevOps processes

• Server Configuration

• CI/CD Automation

• Docker/OpenShift/Kubernetes container deployment

Basic Qualifications:

• Nine (9) years of experience with no degree; a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with five (5) years of experience; a Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with three (3) years of experience

• Demonstrated experience with both Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems

• Experience utilizing Internet Information Services (IIS) or Apache

• Experience as an Atlassian App (front-end) or System (server-side) Administrator

• Excellent communication skills and experience in a customer-facing position

• Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

• Possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher or obtain in 90 days from hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

• MECM (previously SCCM) experience highly desired

• Experience creating and deploying software packages

• Load Balancers: Apache, HA Proxy experience desired

• Exposure to web-based software development or operations

• Exposure to Cloud technologies

• Experience as a user of the Atlassian tool suite

• Have a broad understanding of development, web operations, SDLC, and other IT functions

• Scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript

• Experience with Postgres and MS SQL Server desired

• Experience with VDI and Appstack Creation desired

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Demonstrated experience interfacing with executive leadership

Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000

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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.