Senior Principal Cyber Operations Planner

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Schriever, CO
Salary
$117,500–$176,300 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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This role $147k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $132,956–$186,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Cyber Operations Planner

The Sr Principal Cyber Operations Planner – CWO (26-397) joins the Space Systems–Missile Defense Integration team to provide leadership for over 125 personnel within a 24/7 command center environment. This role is responsible for overseeing the global C2BMC enterprise, ensuring system health, and maintaining secure command-and-control for missile defense operations and information sharing. Daily responsibilities include managing floor integrity, directing network monitoring and cyber-defense activities, and making critical operational decisions to ensure service availability. The candidate will utilize skills in project management, resource management, and the development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Required tools and technologies include Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. This role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining large-scale computer and communications systems while supporting critical missile defense missions at strategic, regional, and operational levels for government leadership.

What you'll do

  • Provide floor leadership for 24/7 command center operations to maintain a disciplined, mission-focused environment.
  • Oversee the health, status, and security of the global C2BMC enterprise systems.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, network monitoring, and cyber-defense activities for missile defense mission systems.
  • Make real-time operational decisions regarding command and control and information sharing on the floor.
  • Ensure all crew members are properly trained, certified, and prepared for their assigned shifts.
  • Provide accurate and timely reports to leadership regarding system status and recommended courses of action.
  • Direct crews in troubleshooting network issues and executing cyber-defensive operations as needed.
  • Coordinate with government leadership to communicate operational impacts, risks, and resource requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Applicants must have an active, in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application.
  • A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant work experience is required.
  • Candidates must possess excellent communication and presentation skills to brief senior military and government leaders on complex issues.
  • Experience in project management, planning, and resource management in high-tempo environments is required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading personnel in the operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems is required.
  • Knowledge of enterprise network, systems, and cyber defense capabilities and management is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
  • Ability to work a rotating 24x7 shift schedule including nights and weekends is required.

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