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.

　　The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

　　Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman Space Systems has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. We have an opening for a Configuration Management System Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the NOALS organization. This position will be located in Colorado Springs (Schriever Space Force Base).

　　What You'll get to Do:Work with small teams and interface with peers, customers, and senior managers primarily focused on the Operations & Sustainment of several interconnected domainsPerform configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainableEnsure corporate and legal guidelines are followed for managing IT hardware and software assetsDefine requirements for asset acquisition and procedures to include management and disposal strategies for the enterpriseBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's and 10 years of experience; Master's and 8 years of experience. 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.Active TS/SCI Clearance with an active PolygraphThe position is normally Mon - Fri: may require on-call, evening, and weekend support during system anomalies or mission requirementsKnowledge of System Engineering processes, Agile development, and DevOps is essential for mission successExperience designing, implementing, and maintaining Active Directory and Group Policy for Windows 10 and Server 16Experience as a Linux/Unix System AdministratorExperience scripting on Linux, UNIX, or Windows servers and WorkstationsExperience deploying Mission Unique Software (MUS) in computing virtualized environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical fieldAssist in the implementation of the required government policies. Provide recommendations on project tailoring, and participate in and document project activitiesCandidate must be a self-starting problem solver, with the capability to work with limited supervision for troubleshooting to resolutionExperience designing, implementing, and maintaining Active Directory and Group Policy for Windows 10 and Server 16Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining system backupsExperience designing, implementing, and maintaining NFS/CIFS file systemsDocumenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing software patch installation, other fault remediation, antivirus updates, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activitiesExperience developing and implementing designs for operating systems/networks using industry platform hardening practices such as DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, and performing system scanning, analysis, remediation, mitigation, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of ACAS or other compliance toolsGeneral understanding of trouble ticket practices and tracking processesSolid troubleshooting, log analysis, and problem-solving techniquesExperience with VMware products, ESXi, vCenter, virtual machines, and clusteringExperience in Server System Administration and troubleshooting analysis in some or all of the following platforms: Linux, Windows servers/clients, and Oracle/SQL DatabasesHands-on experience and knowledge of Juniper network design and testing methodologies using Juniper routers, switches, and firewallsExperience with diagnosing, mitigating, troubleshooting issues, and contribute to an on-site team providing 24x7 supportExperience in clearing and disposing of classified hardware in accordance with security policies and proceduresProficient in Microsoft Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Office ProductsDemonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders ranging from technical staffers up to senior program managersAble to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated system engineers, and system/network administratorsSalary Range: $109,900 - $164,900

　　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.

　　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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.