Onsite Senior Principal Network Administrator – Top Secret

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About the role

  • Senior Principal Network Administrator maintaining classified networks for Northrop Grumman's Space Systems. Involved in technical leadership and network hardware installation in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain smooth operation of a highly available classified network
  • Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
  • Operate as a motivated and agile system thinker who can demonstrate intellectual curiosity and navigate ambiguity and complexity to be the trusted advisor to our engineers and drive success for our organization
  • Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of requirements
  • Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware/software interconnections, as well as interfaces, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, and proprietary or niche scientific technical engineering equipment (STEE)
  • Propose and ensure solutions to management to guarantee that all communications requirements are based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings
  • Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions
  • Install, configure, support Cisco routers, switches, Call Manager VoIP systems, Palo Alto firewalls, and General Dynamics TACLANEs
  • Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for network and connected systems
  • Design networks, or portions of networks, including the selection of hardware and software packages
  • Provide incident and service request support in accordance with enterprise SLAs
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with engineering teams, other network engineers, systems administrators, program management, cybersecurity, and physical security personnel
  • Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills necessary for success
  • Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple programs concurrently in a dynamic operational environment
  • Mentor and provide structured training to junior network engineering staff to support continuous learning and professional growth

Requirements

  • Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant IT/Network experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant IT/Network experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant IT/Network experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant IT/Network experience is required
  • 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)
  • Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to work after hours, and weekends, as needed
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DOD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • company paid holidays
  • paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
  • flexible work arrangements

Job title

Senior Principal Network Administrator – Top Secret

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$129,300 - $193,900 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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