Principal Network Communications

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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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives.

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Network Communications to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our San Diego, CA location. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Clearance required for start: U.S. Government interim Secret level security clearance (minimum). Obtaining and maintaining a finalized U.S. Government Secret security clearance will be a condition of continued employment. Travel: 10% of the time. Relocation assistance: Not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform Network Communications activities in support of classified government contracts.
• Maintain operations of LAN/WAN/VPNs and encryption technologies.
• Plan, design, configure, and implement small to medium scale LAN/WAN solutions that meet mission requirements.
• Lead the configuration, testing, and roll-out of routing/switching platforms and security appliances.
• Contribute to proposing technical network design solutions to management.
• Conduct capacity planning, performance forecasting, and present recommendations to program managers.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and documentation, ensuring security compliance.
• Resolve incidents (WAN failures, security events, etc.) within expected tolerances, coordinating cross-functionally with teams as needed.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.
• Provide second-level support resolution of technical problems and answer queries by telephone, in support of internal customers' computer hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems.
• Work performed independently; senior staff may provide strategic guidance.
• Lead customer engagements, define requirements, develop implementation schedules, and oversee delivery.
• Implement and troubleshoot LAN/WAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree, and protocols.
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.).
• Raise issues that require senior-level attention or involvement.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekends, as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• U.S. Government interim Secret level security clearance (minimum).
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN/WAN-based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Network Communications – CCNA and Security+; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering.
• Knowledge of NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience with network analysis tools (WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.).
• Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced WAN protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and complex telco circuits.
• Experience configuring TACLANES.
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan with company 401k matching program.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Long-term incentives for eligible employees in Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.