Principal Network Administrator - Polygraph
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Networks Communications Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities. The role maintains classified networks and plans, designs, configures, installs, monitors, and troubleshoots network infrastructure and related systems. The selected candidate will work full-time on-site in Baltimore, Maryland; remote and telecommute work are not available. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available. The position requires a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access and a current or recent Counter Intelligence Polygraph adjudicated within the last six years, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs. The role may require after-hours and weekend work as needed.
Requirements
- Master's degree and 3 years of IT experience; or bachelor's degree and 5 years of IT experience; or associate's degree and 7 years of IT experience; or high school diploma/GED and 9 years of IT experience.
- Work experience maintaining LAN/WAN networks, managing routing protocols in large LAN environments, and working with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
- A 8140 (8570 equivalent) IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE; maintaining the required certification is a condition of continued employment.
- Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access and a current or recent Counter Intelligence Polygraph adjudicated within the last 6 years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field.
- Network+ certificate and Cisco CCNA.
- Three years of network analysis and administration of routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls.
- Experience using network analysis tools such as WireShark, SolarWinds, or Opnet.
- Experience configuring TACLANES.
- 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 leadership skills or experience managing small teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain smooth operation of classified networks.
- Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware to support customer requirements.
- Maintain technical expertise in networks and computer hardware and software interconnection, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, and gateways.
- Propose and configure communications solutions based on current usage and future needs, with attention to cost savings.
- Create and maintain appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.
- Monitor and analyze networks to support short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
- Troubleshoot network infrastructure and associated systems.
- Install and configure Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies, including VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning tree, and port security.
- Provide third-level network troubleshooting and support.
- Design and implement enterprise networks.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Friendly team environment
- Health insurance and healthcare benefits
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401(k) matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
