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Simulation Support Team

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$70.7k - $106.1kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Boise, ID, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Communications

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience with Military training and training support or Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience with Military training and training support
  • Experience in technical support and training requirements at Brigade or higher level
  • Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
  • Must have or be able to acquire Information Assurance Training (IAT) Level II Certification and meet all training required of DoD computing environments for all supported systems within 180 days of beginning work
  • Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)
  • Must be able to work on-site at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho
  • Must be able to support shifts that occur outside standard working hours and work weeks that exceed 40 hours per week to support 24/7 operations during exercise events
  • Must be able to frequently move computer workstations and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds around the worksite
  • Must be able to maneuver into areas of the facility above and below desks/tables to facilitate hookup of computer workstations and peripheral equipment
Responsibilities
  • Conducts overall management coordination for all training environment technical, networking, exercise design, and required operational support
  • Leads the technical team to install, operate, integrate, and troubleshoot communications, applications, and configurations
  • Establish network addresses and connections
  • Monitor and analyze system performance
  • Recommend and perform application maintenance and upgrade applications as needed
  • Conduct data backups and system recovery
  • Install information assurance vulnerability alert (IAVA) patches, security updates, respond to critical vulnerabilities, and conduct remediation before, during, and after training exercises using the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) suite
  • Ensures each Mission Training Complex (MTC) can simultaneously conduct one large (multi-echelon) and one medium-scale (single-echelon) JLCCTC-supported exercise
  • Coordinates Simulation Support Team (SST) support at the MTC or the Training Unit Commander (TUC) point of need
  • Leads the Technical Support Team to provide training units with the simulation environment and mission command stimulation that fulfills exercise planning documents provided by training units
  • Leverages complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in virtual systems
  • Works independently most of the time with general or no direction
  • Develops approaches to solutions and independently makes decisions that do not result in serious program delays or considerable expenditure of resources
  • Represents the organization at daily inter-organizational and outside customer contacts and provides solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
  • Interprets exercise planning documents to best install and configure hardware, software, and networks on physical or virtual systems
  • Researches and uses best judgment to fill in needed information for system configuration and operation solutions
  • When system errors occur, evaluates error message(s), system/program logs, observed system operation deviations, etc. to evaluate the problem(s) and attempt corrective action(s)
  • Informs site manager of the issues requiring outside support
  • Authors problem ticket(s) with sufficient descriptive detail to allow help desk to understand issue(s) at hand
  • Follows all applicable Information Assurance (IA) protocols defined by the Department of Defense (DoD) and our customer
  • Maintains all applicable DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs), operating system and application patches for all systems under his/her responsibility
  • Ensures that backups of critical data are done within the capabilities and specifications provided by the customer
  • Maintains user accounts on system(s) that the employee administrates under DoD and system-specific authority to operate documentation
  • Provides subject matter expertise in the areas of systems administration, military simulations, and stimulation of military tactical systems by simulation systems
  • Maintains proficiency with simulation software and hardware fielded to the Mission Training Complex
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), or related discipline
  • Experience in planning architectures that employ distributed and stand-alone simulations to stimulate Army Command and Control (C2) Systems in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) and integrated training environments
  • Experience as a Federation Manager of High-Level Architecture and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) training federations
  • Previous FA57 or CP36 training and experience
  • Certification in Linux OS such as CompTIA Linux+, Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator or Redhat Certified Systems Administrator
  • Active IAT II certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification in Windows 10 and/or Server 2012
  • Experience in the configuration and operation of RedHat Enterprise Linux (versions 6 & above) workstation and server and Microsoft Windows (10 & higher) workstation and server operating systems (2012 & higher) in bare metal and virtualized configurations with an emphasis on Linux setup and operations
  • Experience with VMWare installation, configuration, and maintenance
  • Meet DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Training Level III (IAT III) or DoD Directive 8140 DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) equivalent requirements (Advanced)
  • Operational support experience with JLCCTC in support of Corps and below level events
  • Have a working knowledge of the tools and techniques necessary to mass deploy over a network of 1 – 400+ Microsoft Windows and Linux systems on unformatted / un-configured hardware using government-provided tools

Northrop Grumman specializes in aerospace and defense technology, providing solutions for government clients like the U.S. Department of Defense. The company focuses on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, developing products through research, manufacturing, and technology integration. Its business model relies on securing long-term contracts through competitive bidding, which helps maintain a steady revenue stream. Northrop Grumman aims to stay competitive by continuously investing in innovation and technological advancements.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's Manta-Ray drone development.
  • U.S. investment in space exploration offers opportunities for Northrop Grumman's space systems expertise.
  • Modernization of military aircraft secures contracts like the $3.5B E-6B Mercury successor.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging defense contractors threaten Northrop Grumman's market share in autonomous systems.
  • Agile procurement processes may disadvantage Northrop Grumman's reliance on long-term contracts.
  • Geopolitical tensions could disrupt Northrop Grumman's supply chain and international operations.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman specializes in autonomous systems, cyber, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts, including the U.S. Navy.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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