RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionThe 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.
The responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:
- 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 answers 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.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site, full-time at our San Diego, CA campus.
Basic Qualifications:- 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.
- Applicants must have a U.S. Government interim Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to be considered; obtaining and maintaining a finalized U.S. Government Secret security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
- Experience designing and maintaining LAN/WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Candidates 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 Network Engineering.
- Knowledge of NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
- Experience in the use of network analysis tools (WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.).
- Experience with designing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced WAN protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and complex telco circuits.
- Experience configuring TACLANES.
- Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
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.
