Northrop Grumman
Sentinel Systems Software Analyst - 14226
Huntsville, AL
Jul 11, 2025
$77,200 - $128,000 a year
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Systems Software Analyst. This position can be located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel program. 

What You'll Get to Do:
We are seeking a System Software Analyst to join our Sentinel Atlassian team. This role is pivotal in supporting and managing Jira, Confluence, and Crowd systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the Atlassian suite of tools and the ability to work in fast-paced environment.
Position Benefits: 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 


• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 



• 401k 



• Educational Assistance 



• Life Insurance 



• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  



• Paid Time Off  



• Health & Wellness Resources  



• Employee Discounts 


This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 1 year with Masters or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
•  Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Crowd administration and customization.
• Experience working in a Support Service capacity
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript) 
• Understanding of integration between Atlassian tools and other systems (e.g. GitLab).
• 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.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to obtain IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance with 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 
• IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, as per DoD Cyber Workforce requirements.
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Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $128,000.00The 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.PDN-9f5ca350-01b2-4976-9484-3c5056911856
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Sentinel Systems Software Analyst - 14226
Northrop Grumman
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Jul 11, 2025
$77,200 - $128,000 a year
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