RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Sr. Principal System Software Analyst to join our Sentinel Atlassian team. The role can be located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, AL. This role is pivotal in supporting and managing Jira, Confluence, and Crowd systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in system software analysis and administration, particularly within the Atlassian suite of tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years. 
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• In-depth knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Crowd administration and customization.
• Experience developing custom capabilities within the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, and Crowd)
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript) for developing custom workflows and automation within Jira.
• Strong understanding of integration between Atlassian tools and other systems.
• Proficiency in SQL for database interactions, and familiarity with REST APIs for system integrations.
• Proficiency with JQL (Jira Query Language) for building advanced queries inside Jira.
• Hands-on experience with managing large-scale Jira and Confluence instances, including performance tuning and scaling.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proven project management skills to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and lead a technical team.
• Ability to obtain IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active SAP access  
• Significant experience managing large-scale projects or multiple teams focused on Atlassian tools.
• Exposure to strategic planning and executive-level decision making.
• Familiarity with other IT service management and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integration with Atlassian toolsets.
• Experience with Groovy programming language
• Experience with Adaptavist ScriptRunner 
• Atlassian Certified - Jira Administration for Data Center 
• Atlassian Certified - Jira Administration for Cloud
• IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, as per DoD Cyber Workforce requirements.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $196,700.00

The 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.