Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - Principal Network Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

1d • $103,600 - $155,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Network Administrator to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization in Redondo Beach, California. The position is full-time and requires working on site at the Redondo Beach campus; it is not a remote opportunity. The role is part of the Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program, which gives eligible active-duty service members hands-on civilian work experience and on-the-job training during the final phase of military service. SkillBridge participants work a schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week, continue to receive military compensation and benefits, and are not compensated by Northrop Grumman during the program.

The administrator maintains, plans, designs, configures, installs, monitors, and documents network infrastructure supporting customer requirements. The work includes LAN, WAN, and VPN operations; network hardware and software interconnection; network analysis and planning; and coordination with third-party maintenance providers. The position requires a current U.S. Government Secret clearance at minimum and a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire. The role may require lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; a high school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered instead of a completed degree.
• Current U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance at minimum, with a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program; the clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Experience with Cisco hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• SkillBridge eligibility: at least 180 days of active-duty service; within 12 months of separation or retirement; expected honorable discharge; completion of service TAPS/TGPS; participation in an ethics brief within the last 12 months; and written authorization from the Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in the chain of command) before the internship begins.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Information Systems-related field.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Current professional certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
• Experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices, and addressing network challenges related to systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis, and system architecture design.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Experience using network analysis tools such as SolarWinds, WireShark, or Riverbed App Transaction.
• Knowledge of and/or implementation experience with DISA STIGs.
• Experience with network encryption devices.
• Cisco Call Manager experience.
• Cisco TelePresence equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of LAN, WAN, and VPN networks.
• Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware to support customer requirements.
• Maintain technical expertise in networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including routers, firewalls, switches, and WAN accelerators.
• Propose and configure solutions to management that meet communications requirements based on current usage and future needs while optimizing cost savings.
• Prepare and ensure the availability of appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.
• Monitor and analyze networks and provide short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment and assist with network design, including selection of hardware and software packages.
• Participate in on-the-job training and support a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week as a SkillBridge participant.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree