Principal Configuration Analyst (Active TS/SCI clearance)

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team based in Tampa, FL. This position involves developing and implementing comprehensive configuration management policies and procedures, coordinating projects across diverse teams, auditing documentation for contract compliance, and managing inventory including hardware, software, devices, computers, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive configuration management policies and procedures
• Coordinate and streamline projects across diverse teams to ensure efficient operations
• Audit and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with contract standards
• Manage inventory, including hardware, software, devices, computers, and networks
• Apply detailed knowledge of processes in accordance with customer contract requirements and collaborate with multiple teams to enhance procedures
• Assist in the development of enterprise solutions that align with best practices to support mission critical objectives

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of IT experience
• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (must be in place by start date and maintained through employment)
• Current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Experience maintaining the folder structure of large data repositories
• Experience creating Software and Hardware Configuration Management plans, data migration documentation, and maintaining version control artifacts
• Experience reading schematics, populating multiple databases, and using software such as MS Visio for project documentation
• Experience with change control of artifacts and conducting periodic audits for verification
• Experience following labeling standards and tracking all configuration changes and inventory information in Excel spreadsheets

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with a focus on process improvement
• Ability to solve problems independently and with attention to detail
• Analytical skills and flexibility to adapt to different environments
• Proactive approach to daily tasks and exceptional communication skills
• Capability to work independently and efficiently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents to the customer
• Experience reviewing equipment room facilities which include hardware and software devices, computers, and networks
• Experience with version control and change management tools such as Atlassian Tool Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure DevOps Server (ADS), Git, BitBucket, IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC), and/or IBM Rational ClearCase, Synergy, Jenkins, Artifactory
• Experience with software and networking version control including Cisco Router configurations, Firewall security policies, VPN Configurations, Linux service configurations, Active Directory security groups, GPO Policies, STIG security requirements, VCenter permissions
• Experience overseeing the management of binaries and artifacts using Nexus Sonatype
• Agile or SCRUM Certification

Pay

Salary range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. Employees may also 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.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development

Schedule

This position does not offer virtual or telecommute options. Work is performed on-site in Tampa, FL. Travel is required: 10% of the time.

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