Principal Network Administrator
Relocation and TravelNo relocation assistance available.
Travel: Yes, 50% of the time.
Position SummaryNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a well?qualified Network Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals at Rancho Bernardo, CA with frequent travel to Sigonella, Italy to support the NATO AGS program.
The selected candidate will work on?site, full?time at either Rancho Bernardo, CA or Sigonella Naval Air Base, Italy.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesMaintain efficient operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.
Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.
Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short? and long?range planning for in?house systems.
Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.
Install and configure Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning?tree, and port security.
Provide third?level support and troubleshooting of network problems.
Periodically provide after?hours and weekend support.
Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF,
and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3).
Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
Design and implement an enterprise network, and recommend data, voice, or video network investment decisions to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree inSTEM with 3 years of related engineering experienceCurrent active DoD Top Secret level security clearance (will need to move to a NATO COSMIC once hired).
Clearance is required on Day 1 of employment; maintaining the required clearance(s) will be a condition of continued employment.
Experience installing & maintaining Cisco brand networking equipment for both LAN & WAN configurations, not limited to IOS updates, port security, VLANs, routing protocols, IP filtering, and event logging.
Current Security+CE, CASP, CISSP,
or similar DoD ** security certification, and the ability to maintain the required certification as a condition of continued employment.
CISCO CCNA * or Comptia Network + with the ability to achieve a CISCO CCNA * certification within 6 months.
Experience working on a team of IT professionals.
Ability to travel 50% plus.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed.
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experienceCisco CCNA *, ENCOR Core CCNP Exam *, or CCIE certification.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (e.
G., HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk).
Experience using network analysis tools (e.
G., Wireshark, Opnet, etc.).
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non?technical attendees.
BenefitsBenefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, discretionary premio, annual bonus, and long?term incentive options for VP or Director positions.
EEO StatementNorthrop Grumman is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and makes 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.
U.
S. Citizenship is required.
For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit Level Salary Range: $103,**
- $155,**.#J-*-Ljbffr
Travel: Yes, 50% of the time.
Position SummaryNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a well?qualified Network Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals at Rancho Bernardo, CA with frequent travel to Sigonella, Italy to support the NATO AGS program.
The selected candidate will work on?site, full?time at either Rancho Bernardo, CA or Sigonella Naval Air Base, Italy.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesMaintain efficient operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.
Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.
Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short? and long?range planning for in?house systems.
Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.
Install and configure Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning?tree, and port security.
Provide third?level support and troubleshooting of network problems.
Periodically provide after?hours and weekend support.
Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF,
and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3).
Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
Design and implement an enterprise network, and recommend data, voice, or video network investment decisions to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree inSTEM with 3 years of related engineering experienceCurrent active DoD Top Secret level security clearance (will need to move to a NATO COSMIC once hired).
Clearance is required on Day 1 of employment; maintaining the required clearance(s) will be a condition of continued employment.
Experience installing & maintaining Cisco brand networking equipment for both LAN & WAN configurations, not limited to IOS updates, port security, VLANs, routing protocols, IP filtering, and event logging.
Current Security+CE, CASP, CISSP,
or similar DoD ** security certification, and the ability to maintain the required certification as a condition of continued employment.
CISCO CCNA * or Comptia Network + with the ability to achieve a CISCO CCNA * certification within 6 months.
Experience working on a team of IT professionals.
Ability to travel 50% plus.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed.
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experienceCisco CCNA *, ENCOR Core CCNP Exam *, or CCIE certification.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (e.
G., HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk).
Experience using network analysis tools (e.
G., Wireshark, Opnet, etc.).
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non?technical attendees.
BenefitsBenefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, discretionary premio, annual bonus, and long?term incentive options for VP or Director positions.
EEO StatementNorthrop Grumman is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and makes 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.
U.
S. Citizenship is required.
For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit Level Salary Range: $103,**
- $155,**.#J-*-Ljbffr