Systems Administrator 2 – (26-214)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Systems Administrator – SATCOM Technician (26-214) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Kyoga-Misaki, Japan, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. Selected SATCOM technicians will provide technical support for a Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in Kyogamisaki, Japan. Essential Functions: Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing Satellite Terminal systems, including their connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communication/transmission systems Evaluates capabilities and performance, detects issues, and implements corrective measures to optimize SATCOM equipment operation Oversee the status and performance of Transmission and Receive systems Responds swiftly to circuit outages and, when needed, collaborates with remote facilities and local Systems/Users to restore communication services Solves problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity Work is closely supervised in accordance with established policies and procedures or under very general supervision Contacts are primarily with the immediate supervisor and within the company or group, but may be external as well Performs various additional duties and assignments as needed Basic Qualifications:   Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.   A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work