Principal Network Administrator (top Secret))

Northrop Grumman

Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA
Base: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00; bonus/equity: dis...
On-site
Maintain lan/wan/vpns
Configure network hardware
Troubleshoot network infrastructure
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Administrator with a Top Secret security clearance to support its NATO AGS program, primarily based in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with frequent travel to Sigonella, Italy. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Cisco networking equipment and a strong background in maintaining LAN/WAN infrastructures

Job Summary

  • Maintain efficient operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs and plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.
  • Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
  • 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.

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Administrator with a Top Secret security clearance to support its NATO AGS program, primarily based in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with frequent travel to Sigonella, Italy. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Cisco networking equipment and a strong background in maintaining LAN/WAN infrastructures.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain LAN/WAN/VPNs
  • Configure network hardware
  • Troubleshoot network infrastructure
  • Install Cisco routers, switches, firewalls
  • Implement LAN/WAN technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Environmental monitoring tools
  • Network analysis tools
  • 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
  • Experience with Cisco networking equipment
  • Current 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 up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to work after hours and weekends

Work Rights

Top Secret Clearance Required

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