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.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Defense Systems is seeking aSystem Software Analyst / Principal System Software Analyst . This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Software Analyst to manage and optimize our Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Crowd. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with an active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility for Special Program Access (SAP). Key responsibilities include system configuration, user and security management, and automation of workflows using JQL. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Familiarity with CI/CD integration, experience managing large-scale projects, and knowledge of Groovy scripting or Adaptavist ScriptRunner are preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, while also contributing to project documentation and operational success.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Basic Qualifications:
This role can be filled a System Software Analyst(T2) or Principal System Software Analyst(T3).
System Software Analyst: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
- Active DoD Secret clearance with reinvestigation within the last 6yrs
U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Ability to obtain IAT Level III certification (e.g., Security+) within 6 months
Jira Administration configuration: User and security management, project setup, custom fields, complex workflows (transitions, conditions, validators)
Jira Administration Automation: creation of global and project-level rules using conditions, smart values, and branches
Jira Query Language (JQL): advanced filter and report creation
Proven project-management capability: handling multiple priorities and stakeholders
Development of operational instructions and comprehensive documentation
Principal System Software Analyst: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
Active DoD Secret clearance (reinvestigation within the last 6?yr)
U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Ability to obtain IAT Level III certification (e.g., Security+) within 6 months
Jira Administration configuration: User and security management, project setup, custom fields, complex workflows (transitions, conditions, validators)
Jira Administration Automation: creation of global and project-level rules using conditions, smart values, and branches
Jira Query Language (JQL): advanced filter and report creation
Proven project-management capability: handling multiple priorities and stakeholders
Development of operational instructions and comprehensive documentation
Preferred Qualifications:
Active SAP access
Significant experience managing large-scale projects or multiple teams focused on Atlassian tools
Exposure to strategic planning and executive-level decision making
Familiarity with other IT service management and collaboration tools
Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integration with Atlassian toolsets
Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g., Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Java, JSON) with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to others
Experience with Adaptavist ScriptRunner
IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, as per DoD Cyber Workforce requirements

