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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Systems Administrator - Regional COSA... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Salary:** $75,800.0 - $113,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Monitoring of Systems, Network Administration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Computer Network Operations, Real Time Systems, Juniper, Information Technology, Cisco, User Accounts - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpn7qc ## About the Role 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, Engineering, Computer 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 experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree + Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at **IAT Level II or higher** (such as Security+ CE, SecurityX, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period + Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start, with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance + Demonstrated background and experience in operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems/networking environments + Experience in system and/or network administration, to include some combination of: UNIX / Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper + Strong experience in troubleshooting hardware and software components in an operational environment + Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint + A rotating 24×7 shift schedule (12-hour shifts) is required. Mission needs will determine the specific shift, and additional off-shift coverage (nights/weekends) may be required on a substitute-rotation basis. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with a current, active in-scope Government-issued **Top Secret** security clearance at the time of application are highly preferred, with the eligibility to be read on to SCI clearance Experience and knowledge of C2BMC or other Missile Defense Systems Prior experience in a 24x7 operations/watch-floor or command-and-control environment Familiarity with DoD cyber, network operations, or missile defense mission ## Description As a COSA, you will be part of a tight-knit team reporting to the C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO), responsible for daily system monitoring, operations, and maintenance of C2BMC systems. You will be on the front lines of technical support for the warfighter, ensuring critical systems, networks, and services are available whenever they're needed. Essential Functions: + Perform real-time system monitoring and operations of C2BMC systems in a 24x7 operations and test environment + Provide first-level technical support to the warfighter, including initial troubleshooting of local C2BMC hardware, software, and network issues + Document, track, and report events/issues to the C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO); execute tasking and direction from the C2BMC Command Center (CCC) for operations, test, and real-world events + Assist with hardware and software installations as directed by local SMEs + Create and maintain user accounts as directed by the local ISSO, following established cybersecurity and access-control practices + Collaborate with system and network administrators to maintain a stable, secure, and high-availability environment + Perform other duties and assignments as required in support of mission readiness ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)