Test Network Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Test Network Manager 2 in Roy, UT.

The selected candidate will join a team researching, planning, designing, and developing the Network for delivering test results to the government customer.

What You Will Get To Do:

• System and component level analyses of complex networks
• Ability to work with multiple organizations to accomplish program objectives
• Project planning and coordinating work that includes budget forecasting
• Research, analysis, system design and development of information technology systems, hardware procurement and technical oversight with suppliers
• Prepare and present to stakeholders the overall status regarding the state of a project.
• Work with multiple teams to ensure that the team’s goals and responsibilities are being tracked and reported accurately.
• Effectively organizing the work efforts of multiple teams and running Scrum meetings

The candidate will have the following functional responsibilities 20%:

• Quarterly connections
• Career progression planning
• Mentorship
• Regular one-on-one discussions
• Facilitating cross-IPT stretch assignments
• Manage the full performance and compensation lifecycle

You’ll bring these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a project or driving performance against a schedule
• At least 2 years of experience with networking systems including:
  • Cisco/Dell switches, routers, firewalls, and related infrastructure
  • VMWare and virtualized network/compute environments
  • Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and analysis tools (i.e. Solarwinds)
  • Windows and Linux system administration in support of networked lab or operational environments

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• At least 1 year of experience in testing environments or with test execution efforts
• A current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years
• Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of large projects
• Experience with industry standards and government procurement processes
• Network automation tools and scripting (for example, Python, PowerShell, or similar) to streamline configuration, deployment, and diagnostics
• Proficiency with Tools such as: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Earned Value Management experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.