Senior Principal Cyber Operations Planner

Northrop Grumman

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Location
Schriever AFB, CO
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57 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Cyber Operations Planner

The Sr Principal Cyber Operations Planner – CWO (26-397) joins the Northrop Grumman Space Systems Missile Defense Integration team to provide leadership for the C2BMC Command Center. Reporting to the C2BMC Command Center Operations Lead, you will oversee 125+ personnel and manage the global C2BMC enterprise. Daily responsibilities include providing operations floor leadership for 24x7 shifts, monitoring system health, and directing operations and maintenance, network monitoring, and cyber-defensive activities. You will ensure secure command-and-control for missile defense operations and information sharing. Required skills include experience in project management, resource management, and leading large-scale computer and communications systems. You must be proficient in Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project. The role involves developing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures to manage services under C2BMC operational control.

What you'll do

  • Provide floor leadership for 24x7 operations to maintain a disciplined and mission-focused environment.
  • Oversee the health, readiness, and security of the global C2BMC enterprise and mission systems.
  • Direct operations and maintenance, network monitoring, and cyber-defensive activities for mission systems.
  • Make day-to-day operational decisions regarding command and control and information sharing.
  • Maintain a comprehensive, real-time status picture of all systems and provide regular reports to leadership.
  • Ensure crew members are appropriately trained, certified, and mission-ready for all shifts.
  • Direct crews to troubleshoot network issues and support cyber-defensive operations as needed.
  • Coordinate with government leadership to communicate operational impacts, risks, and mission requirements.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 8 years of experience, a Master’s with 6 years, or 12 years of experience without a degree.
  • Must possess a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Experience in Project Management, Planning, and Resource Management, including managing crews in high-tempo environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading personnel in operations and/or maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems/networking.
  • Experience or knowledge of enterprise network, systems, and cyber defense capabilities and management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, plus experience briefing senior leaders on complex technical issues.
  • Current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance (preferred).
  • Experience liaising with other DoD agencies and associated Missile Defense Systems operations/organizations (preferred).
  • Experience with U.S. Space Force, USSTRATCOM, or working within the space domain (preferred).
  • Prior experience in a global or enterprise-level operations center supporting C2, network operations, or missile defense missions (preferred).

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