Principal Network Administrator (top Secret)

Northrop Grumman

Rancho Bernardo, CA, US
Base: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00; bonus/equity: dis...
On-site
Maintain lan/wan/vpns
Configure cisco routers, switches, firewalls
Troubleshoot network infrastructure
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Administrator with a Top Secret security clearance to join their team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role involves maintaining and managing LAN/WAN/VPNs, and the position requires frequent travel to support the NATO AGS program in Italy

Job Summary

  • Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a well-qualified Network Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals at Rancho Bernardo CA with frequent travel (50%) to support the NATO AGS program at Sigonella Italy.
  • Roles and responsibilities will include maintaining efficient operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs, planning, designing, configuring, and installing network hardware, and proposing solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements.
  • The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at either Rancho Bernardo CA. or Sigonella Naval Air Base, Italy.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Administrator with a Top Secret security clearance to join their team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role involves maintaining and managing LAN/WAN/VPNs, and the position requires frequent travel to support the NATO AGS program in Italy.

Salary

Base: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain LAN/WAN/VPNs
  • Configure Cisco routers, switches, firewalls
  • Troubleshoot network infrastructure
  • Implement LAN technologies (VLANs, Trunking)
  • Implement WAN technologies (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)

Nice-to-have

  • Environmental monitoring tools
  • Network analysis tools experience
  • Certification & Accreditation process
  • Technical presentations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of experience or Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of experience
  • Current active DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Security+CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570/8140 certification
  • CISCO CCNA 200-301 or CompTIA Network+ certification
  • Ability to travel 50% plus
  • Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to work after hours and weekends

Work Rights

Top Secret Clearance Required

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