On-Site Principal Network Architect — Secret Clearance

ngc; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Excellent benefits

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Principal Network Administrator to support IT Infrastructure & Operations on-site. The role emphasizes maintaining LAN/WAN/VPNs and strong Cisco hardware skills for mission critical networks.

The ideal candidate will hold DoD clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification or ability to obtain, and exhibit leadership in coordinating cross-functional network initiatives within a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.
• Applicants must have a current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ie: Security+ CE) or greater, or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have experience with Cisco hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.
• Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches, WAN accelerators, etc.
• Propose solutions to management to help ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage are met, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
• Prepare and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment and assist with network design, to include selecting hardware and software packages.
• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Network administration

Leadership

Network analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Master's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Cisco firewalls

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Riverbed

Riverbed App Transaction

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Principal Network Administrator to support IT Infrastructure & Operations on-site. The role emphasizes maintaining LAN/WAN/VPNs and strong Cisco hardware skills for mission critical networks.

The ideal candidate will hold DoD clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification or ability to obtain, and exhibit leadership in coordinating cross-functional network initiatives within a demanding environment.