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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Network Communications Administrator 2/3 - Secret - R10217576

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Network Communications Administrator to join their Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves maintaining the operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs, configuring network hardware, and ensuring communication requirements are optimized for cost savings.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 / software interconnection, as well a interfacing, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc

Proposes solutions to management

Ensures all communication requirements (based on future needs and current usage) are configured 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

May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment

Designs networks, or portions of networks, including the selection of hardware and software packages

Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Work after hours, and weekends, as needed

Qualification

LAN/WAN designCisco hardwareSecurity+ CE certificationNetwork analysis toolsRouting protocols managementTroubleshooting proceduresLeadership skills

Required

Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience is required

Must have a Security+ CE certification (or higher)

Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment

Candidates must have the ability to obtain (and maintain) access to Special Programs prior to starting as a condition of employment

Must have work experience with designing and maintaining LAN/WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls)

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; OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience is required

Must have a Security+ CE certification (or higher)

Candidates must have the ability to obtain (and maintain) access to Special Programs prior to starting as a condition of employment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree Network Engineering or IS related field

Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

Network+ certificate and/or a Cisco CCNA, CCNP

Network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls

Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) would be nice to have

Experience with configuring TACLANES would be ideal

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 leadership skills, or previous management of small teams, would be helpful