Sentinel Analyst / Principal System Software Analyst - 20091 & 20401

Description

The company builds air and space systems that will affect people for years to come, and this role supports its Sentinel program.

The job is based in Roy, Utah, within the Defense Systems group.

The posting covers two levels: System Software Analyst (T2) and Principal System Software Analyst (T3).

Responsibilities

• Manage and tune the team's Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence and Crowd.
• Configure systems and manage users and their security settings.
• Automate workflows using JQL.
• Help write project documentation and operating procedures.
• Support day-to-day operations and keep work moving.

Requirements

• For System Software Analyst (T2): 2 years of experience with a bachelor's in science, 0 years with a master's, or 4 additional years of experience instead of a degree.
• For Principal System Software Analyst (T3): 5 years of experience with a bachelor's in science, 3 years with a master's, 1 year with a PhD, or 4 additional years of experience instead of a degree.
• Hold a current DoD Secret clearance, reinvestigated within the last 6 years.
• Be a U.S. citizen and eligible for Special Program Access (SAP).
• Obtain IAT Level III certification, such as Security+, within 6 months.
• Configure Jira, covering users, security, project setup, custom fields and complex workflows with transitions, conditions and validators.
• Build global and project-level Jira automation rules using conditions, smart values and branches.
• Write advanced JQL filters and reports.
• Manage several priorities and stakeholders at once, with a proven track record.
• Write operating instructions and thorough documentation.
• Solve problems analytically and explain technical ideas to non-technical audiences.
• Work well with internal teams, pay close attention to detail, and use sound judgment.
• Preferred: Active SAP access.
• Preferred: Significant experience running large projects or several teams on Atlassian tools.
• Preferred: Exposure to strategic planning and executive-level decision making.
• Preferred: Familiarity with other IT service management and collaboration tools.
• Preferred: Knowledge of CI/CD processes and how they connect to Atlassian toolsets.
• Preferred: Experience with at least one scripting language, such as Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Java or JSON, and the ability to learn others quickly.
• Preferred: Experience with Adaptavist ScriptRunner.
• Preferred: IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, per DoD Cyber Workforce requirements.

Conditions

Full-time role in Roy, Utah.

Standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available, and may include a competitive package.

Primary level pay: $79,300.00 to $118,900.00. Secondary level pay: $98,400.00 to $147,600.00. These are general guidelines; the company weighs scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions when making offers.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Educational assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Depending on the position: overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus tied to individual contributions and company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.