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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, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Computer Operations Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) in Colorado Springs, CO.\nPosition Overview:\nNorthrop Grumman’s team at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs is seeking a motivated individual that possesses technical and problem-solving skills necessary for quickly developing recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data. This is someone who can understand the general problem space and is confident in explaining the different insights generated from the data.\nWill work a shift schedule that follows a Pittman schedule with shifts from 10 am to 10 pm and 10pm to 10 am.\nEssential Functions:\nWorking on shift as part of a 24/7/365 Operational Team\nCoordinate operational activities in support of Real-World Operations\nTroubleshoot software and OS to restore operational status\nTechnical presentations and analysis reports as required\nPerformance analysis of missile tracking\nMonitor and maintain system components (servers, software, network)\nGround and Flight Test support\nLinux System Administration\nTrack/log Real World Events\nSeeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.\nBasic Qualifications:\nPlease note your updated and current security clearance level and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume if applicable.\nBachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 0-2 years of related work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree\nApplicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start.\nApplicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issuedTop Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with SCI eligibility.\nStrong written and oral communication skills.\nAbility to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.\nStrong interpersonal skills to interact with customers, management, and team members\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nAbility to look at system status/operations to determine and address system conflicts\nAbility to maintain and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers\nComfortable working in a dynamic and demanding work environment\nAbility to work shift schedule that follows a Pittman schedule with shifts from 10 am to 10 pm and 10pm to 10 am.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPython/BASH scripting experience\nExperience with NetApp, RSA, Cisco, and HPE servers\nExperience in an operational environment\nUnderstanding of basic statistics\nExperience with missile trajectory analysis\nFamiliarity with the Ballistic Missile Defense System\nFamiliarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared\nExperience in performance analysis, requirements verification, validation, and working with algorithms\nExperience working with DoD systems\nExperience with MDA/BMDS/C4ISR\nProficient with the use of Linux Operating systems \nPrimary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00The 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 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. 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