Network Administrator 3/4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Northridge
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10012304Category: Information TechnologyLocation: Northridge - CA, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions 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 is seeking a well-qualified Network Communication engineer to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Northridge, CA area. Roles and responsibilities will include:Maintains smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.Proposes solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.Creates and ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.Install and configure Cisco 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.Able to design and implement an enterprise network. Recommends 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.Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel.Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 poundsAbility to work after hours and weekends as neededESCSOESNetAdminThis position may filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:Associate's degree and 7 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree and 3 years of experience; 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Active Secret clearanceAbility to be cleared to special access programsCurrent Security + CE or ability to obtain within 6 months of hireExperience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networksExperience with managing routing protocols on large LAN environmentsExperience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networksBasic Qualifications for a Level 4:Associate's degree and 11 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience OR Master's degree and 7 years of experience; 13 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Active Secret clearanceAbility to be cleared to special access programsCurrent Security + CE or ability to obtain within 6 months of hireExperience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networksExperience with managing routing protocols on large LAN environmentsExperience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networksPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors or Masters degree in IS related fieldActive Top Secret clearanceCisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIEPrevious experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture designDemonstrated strong leadership skills and has effectively managed small teamsDemonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, etc.Salary Range: 92000 - 138000Salary Range 2: 114100 - 171100Employees 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.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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