(Skillbridge) – Network Monitoring Technician 2 - 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

· Has served at least 180 days on active duty

· Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

· Will receive an honorable discharge

· Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

· Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Network Monitoring Technician – Level 2 or 3 to fill the position of System Operator supporting the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Systems Integration Test and Readiness (SITR) program in support of the Missile Defense Agency located at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

This role is located on-site and there is no option for remote work. This is a rotating 24x7 shift work on 365-day work schedule.

Position Overview:

The GMD SITR program is a critical part of our nation’s layered Ballistic Missile Defense System providing the U.S. with the capability to engage and intercept long range ballistic missiles during midcourse flight.

Essential Functions:

• Support the 24x7 operations of the GMD Fire Control (GFC) and GMD Communications Network (GCN) component of the GMD system.
• Execute system startup, configuration, monitoring, health & status reporting, and initial troubleshooting to GFC operational software and connections to other GMD assets.
• Operate, monitor, and manage the end-to-end performance of the GMD Communications Network Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Use SolarWinds and other network management tools to monitor, detect and report faults to hardware devices, virtual machines, and network connections.
• Configure router and switch interfaces in accordance with written documentation.
• Participate in asset and system transitions.
• Utilize training, knowledge, and experience to assess, document, and report anomalies, and implement corrective action when required.
• Understand and execute standard operating procedures
• Effectively interface and communicate with military, government and industry customers to assist with problem resolution.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Performing workstation and server log management.
• Assisting Field Engineers and System Administrators with troubleshooting activities
• Maintaining archives of system logs
• Accurately recording events in shift logs and trouble tickets
• Strictly adhering to all applicable processes, approved procedures, and management directives
• Effectively responding to work schedule changes as needed to support mission requirements.

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either a Network Monitoring Technician Level 2 or a Network Monitoring Technician Level 3.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants without current Secret clearance and current IAT Level 2 certification cannot be considered for this position.

• Network Monitoring Technician Level 2: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience
• Network Monitoring Technician Level 3: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience
• Applicants must possess a current active DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (CompTIA Security+)
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Ability to work rotating 24x7 shift work on 365-day work schedule.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated problem solving ability, willingness to learn new skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team as well as independently when necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate with variety of military and contractor personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Familiarity with the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals and Cisco IOS commands
• Basic understanding of Linux/UNIX commands
• Experience using Microsoft Windows, SolarWinds Orion Platform, VMWare ESXi and/or Active Directory.
• Knowledge of Information Security best practices such as centralized authentication and multi-factor authentication.

Some computer related experience (e.g.: Linux, MS Office, databases, software applications and hardware); Preference given to candidates with knowledge of the Linux command line interface and standard toolsets

IMPORTANT – Please follow these two steps prior to applying to DoD SkillBridge positions:

Download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form Identify DoD SkillBridge Opportunity and apply (Be sure to attach your DoD SkillBridge Prescreen form to the application)