Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 1 month ago
Sentinel - Engineer / Principal Engineer Systems Test - 14325
Northrop Grumman is a pioneering technology company with a mission to push the boundaries of possible across various domains. They are seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer to maintain the operation of multi-user computer systems, recommend system enhancements, and oversee testing activities in support of the Sentinel program.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management
Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management
Integration of IP based devices into networks architecture. Will also support configuration, troubleshooting of devices / network
Work within and across teams to support and coordinate daily integration activities
Execute root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues
Coordinate integrated testing activities
Oversee test activities in support or requirement verification and validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
2 years of experience operating in an Agile environment using any of the Atlassian software tool sets (JIRA, Confluence)
2 years of experience with HW or SW integration in a lab / test environment
2 years of experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment
2 years of experience with Linux or Cisco operating systems
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Familiarity with lab equipment (DMMs, O-scopes, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.) and lab processes (ESD, FOD, Configuration Management, etc.)
Ability to install software packages and patches
Must hold one or more current CompTIA certifications for an IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+ or SSCP) or higher to satisfy DOD 8570-1M requirement
Familiarity with COTS network management and configuration systems
Ability to effectively communicate issues and help provide solutions across teams / sites
Preferred
Ability to troubleshoot system using built in OS functionality and system logs
Perform OS tuning, understand networking, perform user management, perform security hardening, and review OS logs as needed and perform system backups
Experience with scripting, particularly in shell scripting. Any experience with SH and CSH variants, Python, or PowerShell would be helpful
Experience with the administration and operations of lab or test environments
Computer system performance analysis
Experience with vSphere and/or VMware Cloud Foundation
Experience with operation, development, or testing of RTOSs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
Funding
Current Stage
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