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clearance:TYPE: Secret TYPE: SecretTYPE: SecretTYPE: Secret>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 are seeking Principal Field Engineers in multiple locations supporting the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract in support of the Missile Defense Agency located on site in Fort Greely, Alaska. Essential Functions Perform as a maintenance technician for the GMD team located at Ft Greely Alaska. In this role, you are responsible to support all IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) hardware and software GMD Communication Node Equipment (GCN) and the Ground Fire Control and Communication system (GFC/C) maintenance, scheduling, troubleshooting and repair. Support customer deliverables, process development, and improvement. This position requires collaboration and teambuilding across multiple program IPTs, sub contractors, and extensive customer interface as well as an On call commitment as directed by the customer for emergency maintenance actions. Responsibilities Interface with the MDA customer on site as needed. Maintain GMD assets in a manner of system availability over 99% to the customer. Provides maintenance activities, property control, facility, safety, security and daily production related to the IDT, GCN, and GFC/C systems. Report all anomalies/ incidents IAW standard maintenance policy and procedures. Support customer site visits and provide briefings on upgrades and obsolescence issues. Attend site and program specific meetings, develop slides, charts, and white papers for decision making as required. Support the Ground Weapons Systems (GWS/GS) products hardware / software integration, upgrades, and repair requirements. Conduct software patching and anti virus updates according to contract and SOW requirements. quirements.quirements.quirements.Travel will be required approximately 10% of time. Basic
Qualifications:5 Years of d>5 Years of experience:with a Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD. 4 additional years of nal years ofnal years ofnal years ofnal years ofnal years ofnal years ofnal years ofnal years ofnal years ofexperience in lieu of a degree. Active Secret Security
Clearance and ability to obtain COMSEC and TS/SCI
Clearance required. Certification meeting DoD 8570
requirements:(e.g., Security ) Knowledge of local area networking (LAN) fundamentals with specificexperience working with Ethernet routers, switches, and protocols in TCP IP based communications system. Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to work unsupervised at a remote site and interface with a diverse group. Knowledge of Redhat/Linux, Windows and Virtual computing environments. Ability to
travel up to 10% of time as needed.
Preferred
Qualifications CCNA certified technician Practical
experience with Active Directory
Experience with SolarWinds applications.
Experience in log file analysis.
Experience with /understanding of COMSEC Handling, Taclane operations. IFICS Data Terminal hardware/software
experience or training
Experience with Windows, Solaris, Redhat/Linux applications desired. Process orientation and strong
skills in using and following documented processes / checklists. Willing to work flexible schedule to maintain operational capability. Knowledge of military command, control, and communication systems. Strong Communications
Skills. Knowledge of maintenance, logistics, and MMICS database desired. Team Player Understanding or
experience with Satellite Communications Primary Level
salary:Range: $88,700.00 $133,100.00 The above 00 The above00 The abovesalary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope andresponsibilities 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 governmentclearance and certain other restricted positions.