Principal Network Communications

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: Information TechnologyLocation: Santa Maria, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Days (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services (ES) is seeking a well-qualified Network Communications Engineer to join its dynamic team of technical professionals at Vandenberg Space Force Bay in the Santa Maria, California area. Roles and responsibilities will include:Maintain smooth 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, multiplexers, 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.Configure, install, and maintain network devices to include 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; 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.Basic Qualifications:Associate's degree and 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, or Master's degree and 2 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 8 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.Active DoD Secret level security clearance and the ability to maintain the required clearance as a condition of continued employment; the selected candidate may be required to obtain a Top Secret DoD security clearance depending on customer and/or program requirements.The ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) within a period of time as determined by program and/or customer requirements, as a condition of continued employment.Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (or higher) certification.Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.Experience with managing routing protocols over Enterprise level environments.Experience with configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware from Cisco and Palo Alto.Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES) as well as operating General Dynamic's GEM One and/or GEM X Enterprise Encryptor Management server.Experience with implementing security best practices to include management of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ICE) and Cisco Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+).Experience with operating and maintaining Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM).Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field with 5 years of experience.Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis, and system architecture design.Current CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or Cisco Certified Network Professional Security or equivalent security certificationCurrent Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certificationSkilled with troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture designSkilled designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networksSkilled with managing routing protocols over Enterprise level environmentsSkilled with network hardware from Cisco and Palo AltoSkilled configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES) as well as operating General Dynamic's GEM One or GEM X Enterprise Encryptor Management serverExperience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.)Skilled with operating and maintaining Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM)Skilled with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.Salary Range: $95,000 USD - $142,400 USDEmployees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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