Sr. Principal Network Communications

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1 At 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 Global Operations Security is seeking a well-qualified Sr. Principal Network Communication engineer to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Redondo Beach, CA area. Role and Responsibilities include:
  • Maintains smooth operation of LAN/WAN of a enterprise data center .
  • Proficient knowledge in Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS configuration(s), management, and software upgrades
  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP related protocols, Dynamic Routing Protocols, Switching technologies and features
  • Leads major network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades and new products/features, and integration.
  • Maintains in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends, etc., for the Networking discipline, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center networking and interconnection.
  • Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.
  • Ability to successfully solve complex network related problems reported by users
  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • 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..
  • Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
  • Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. ESNetAdmin Basic Qualifications:
    • 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 DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance as condition of continued employment
    • IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater or ability to obtain with 6 months of hire
    • Experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks
    • Experience with managing routing protocols on large LAN environments
    • Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks
      Preferred Qualifications:
      • DoD Top Secret clearance
      • Bachelors or Masters degree in IS related field
      • Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
      • Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design
      • Demonstrated strong leadership skills and has effectively managed small teams
      • Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, etc. Salary Range: $117,700 USD - $176,500 USD Employees 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. The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .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.
        • Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
        • Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
        • Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.Did you know?Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.

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