Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Principal Network Communications

Requisition ID : R10163030

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• Category : Information Technology
• Location : Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type : Top Secret
• Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required : No
• Positions Available : 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.

Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

NG- Military Internship Program Description :

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.

29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days.

Responsibilities for this internship position are :

Goals Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization.

Outcome Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

Job Description :

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information Office is seeking a well-qualified Principal Network Communication Engineer to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Melbourne, FL area.

Roles and responsibilities include :

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 and software interconnection and interfacing.

Proposes solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements.

Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists.

Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.

May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Basic Qualifications :

Associate’s degree and 7 years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of experience;

9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.

Must have IAT Level II certification (ex : Security+ CE) or greater or ability to obtain with 6 months of start date.

Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered.

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs .

Must have experience with Cisco hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.

Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance.

DoD 8750 Certification (Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).

Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices.

Demonstrated strong leadership skills and has effectively managed small teams.

Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools.

DISA STIGs knowledge and / or implementation experience.

Network encryption devices experience.

Cisco Call Manager experience.

Cisco TelePresence equipment experience.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.

Salary Range : $84,200 - $126,400

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