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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Network Communications - Level 2 - R10218392-2

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$76K/yr - $114K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Network Communications & Systems Maintainer – Level 2 for the Ground Based Midcourse Defense Systems Integration, Test and Readiness program. This role involves maintaining and repairing network and computing hardware, supporting warfighters, and ensuring the operational readiness of critical defense systems.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct daily GMD system backups and health checks

Support on-duty warfighters with account and password issues

Maintain GMD assets to a level of system availability of over 99% for the customer

Maintain and repair network hardware including routers, switches, taclanes, and firewalls

Maintain and repair computing hardware including servers, workstations, media converters, thin clients, etc

Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software installation, interconnection, and interfacing

Perform logistics functions required to maintain operational readiness

Act as Subject Matter Expert in NG operations and sustainment procedures, for console operators, GMOC, and other GMD MDIOC personnel

Support and assist with training on-duty console operators with initial troubleshooting, and coordination with external stakeholders

Provide support as required to government and industry system operators

Communicate with a variety of military and contractor personnel

Will work during occasional varied shifts, including holidays and weekends, and provide on-call support as needed

International travel to support remote site maintenance will be required

Qualification

DoD 8140/8570 certificationCISCO networkingLINUX command lineGMD systems experiencePalo Alto firewallsVMWare experienceProcess orientationWork ethicCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience, OR a Master degree in STEM and 0-2 years experience, OR 6 years of related experience in lieu of degree may be considered

Applicants must have a current active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance

Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140/8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start

Knowledge of Local Area Networking (LAN) fundamentals, with specific experience working with CISCO Ethernet routers, switches and protocols in TCP-IP based communications systems

Experience with LINUX command line interface

Strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, the ability to interface with a diverse group, and the ability to work unsupervised at a remote site

Ability to travel up to 25% of time both domestically and internationally as needed to support business needs