Northrop Grumman Australia · 6 days ago
Network Administrator 3/4 - Secret
United States-California-Azusa
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking an experienced Network Administrator to maintain and optimize network operations, support customer requirements, and ensure technical expertise in network hardware and software.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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 as 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
Plan, manage and implement complex network designs in support of customer requirements
Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, provide design solutions, in accordance with standards
Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
Document network hardware and software technology components
Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols
Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems
Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support
Work is performed without appreciable direction
Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment
Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results
Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3)
Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments
Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems meeting SLA requirements
Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel
Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed
Qualification
Required
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 DOD 8570 IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE); OR must have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date
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)
Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Top Secret as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree Network Engineering, a Security+ CE, a Network+, a CCNA (or a CCNP) certification with 6 years of Network Administration experience in a classified environment
Active Top Secret would be nice to have
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
RMF Proficiency: Hands-on experience with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including security categorization, control selection, implementation, and assessment
STIG Expertise: Demonstrated experience applying and validating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden operating systems, applications, and network devices
Tool Knowledge: Mention specific tools often used with these frameworks, such as ACAS/Nessus and STIG Viewer for compliance scanning
Benefits
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
401k matching program
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase