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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Sr Principal Network Architect - Secret - R10217554

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $168K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to join its Classified Solutions team. The role involves maintaining and designing network systems to meet technical requirements, ensuring smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs, and architecting solutions for future IT and enterprise network architecture.

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 and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches, WAN accelerators, etc

Proposes solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings

Prepares or 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

May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages

Operate with considerable independence, and to self-identify/pursue long-term interests

Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Work after hours and weekends as needed

In this role the candidate will work for the BATTS program (reporting to the Network Communications Manager and will serve as a design authority and consultant for future IT and enterprise network architecture)

Architecting a solution that meets technical requirements, including present and future capacity requirements

Perform requirements analysis, technical trade studies, formally manage risks, independently develop interface control documents, recommendations, and participate in Supplier Management Team overseeing vendor selection, procurement, and vendor oversight

Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware, software interconnection and interfacing, routers, multi-level security, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc

Understanding of existing architectures underlying the various layers and piece parts: including networking architecture (to include emerging 5G systems), computing and cloud architectures (to include emerging edge data approaches) as well as artificial intelligence architectures

Understanding of architecture development approaches: including USDOD approaches and DODAF frameworks. Ideally this will also include current state of the art in development of systems-of-systems architecture approaches being used across commercial and USDOD efforts. Ideally this will also include the ability to define and use relevant metrics that can be used to evaluate and trade architectural constructs (in addition to compliance of standards and interface, open systems etc.)

Design and implement new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks, including the responsibilities for installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP

Procure network equipment and manage subcontractors involved with network installation

Configure firewalls, routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security

Maximize network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting

Arrange scheduled upgrades

Investigate faults in the network

Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases

Report network status to key stakeholders

Manage suppliers who provide hardware and software solutions and will independently evaluate the technical trade space

Qualification

Network designSecurity+ CE certificationIP4IPv6 designCisco IOS configurationNetwork management protocolsSDWAN experienceNetwork automation toolsSoft skills

Required

Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience

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

Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection

IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP experience

Network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE) experience

Experience and understanding advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast

Experience with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field

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

A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNP, a CCIE, or equivalent certification

Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, SolarWinds, and/or Cisco ISE

Experience with SDWAN and SD Access

Experience with network automation/orchestration tools; Python, Cisco C Center, Ansible, Palo Alto Panorama. Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs

Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting

Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures

Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP and VTC

Works with the overall system architect to define and document the necessary connections between devices for both development and production

Evaluates the overall network for scalability across the entire program/lab systems

Evaluates the system and provides recommendations for network monitoring tools

Assists with the standup and implementation of the network monitoring tools

Reviews network utilization metrics regularly and provide recommendations based on results

Assist with the integration of Hyperscale for a Cloud architecture solution