Principal Cyber Systems Adm --- Compliance/Patching System Adm (24-499)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10180445 Category: Information Technology Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America - Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America Clearance Type: Top Secret Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: Days (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Space Systems --- Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Administrator --- Compliance/Patching System Administrator (24-499) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities. This individual will act as a point of contact for testing and applying patches on all main software/application systems, including workstations and servers. This team will support the system by interacting continuously with the cyber team compliance team to remediate any vulnerabilities found during automated or manual cyber scans. As patching can be an impacting activity, a detail-oriented individual is a must for this position. Essential Functions: Experience with writing standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation Ability to build documentation to outline a full testing strategy for regression of functionality after patching workstations/servers Basic Qualifications: Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. An active Top Secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain SCI and SAP clearance Bachelor---s degree in a related field with 5 years of experience or 9 years of experience instead of a degree. A Master---s degree in a related field with 3 years of experience 5 --- 6 years of experience with patching in an enterprise-level system Monitor systems asset compliance via Tenable Security Center to coordinate a testing strategy for patching found vulnerabilities Administer patching solutions, such as:Tanium WSUS YUM Identify and work with component owners to build subset groups for patching testing before wide deployment of enterprise patching Coordinate with system owners to patch specific products/solutions, such as server applications, user workstations, etc Perform continuous vulnerability patching schedules based on cyber tool scan scoring and authorized schedules authorized by the appropriate board Notify the user base of upcoming patches and any projected impacts from this patching activity, such as reboots and new features being introduced Preferred Qualifications: Active SCI and SAP clearance is highly desired Testing patches using a systematic process to limit the impact on the user base is highly desired What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements NGSpace COSpace NGFeaturedJobs C2BMC Additional Northrop Grumman Information: Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800 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 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. 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