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