RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionDevelops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
The Northrop Grumman Launch Execution Networking Team is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities in support of flight test networks at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our
VSFB, CA location.
What you'll get to do:
Provide day-to-day network maintenance to include installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of switched networks and network equipment
Research, design and implement security solutions for network infrastructure
Support design, price, and implementation of network systems.
Assist in engineering network solutions for new & existing systems.
Provide networking equipment inventory management and documentation
Document network information including of all switching and routing equipment, connected IP-addressable devices and cabling interconnects
Participate in project planning
Track and report identified information system vulnerabilities
Monitor, review, analyze, tune, and make recommendations to optimize network
Manage, configure, and install firewall security appliances
Assist in the creation of test plans and procedures
Basic Qualifications:- 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree; 0 years of experience with a Master's Degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
- Background working with Cisco IOS and IOSXE switches and routers
- Experience with Unix, Linux and Windows environments and processes.
- Experience with troubleshooting, deploying, configuration and management of hardware to include routers, switches, firewalls
- Knowledge Working with Network Protocols, LANS, VLANs, OSPF, STP, LACP and GRE.
- Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) - (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
- Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance, to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with multiple network vendors and operating systems.
- Experience with Wide Area Networks and commensal circuit requests.
- Experience with ISR assets.
- Experience with Cisco ASAs.
- Experience with VMware vSwitches and port groups.
- Experience with DoD STIGS and NIST security standards.
- Experience with Inline Network Encryptors. KG175D/G and KG250
- Experience with port-security
- Experience implementing 802.1x
- US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years)
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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. 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
