Network Administrator 3/4

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Global Operations Security is seeking a well-qualified Network Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Sunnyvale, CA area. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Plan, manage and implement complex network designs in support of customer requirements
• Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, provide design solutions, in accordance with standards.
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
• Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
• Provide guidance to team members and provide status metrics to customer and Northrop Grumman management.
• Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, IPS/IDS, and firewalls
• Ability to design and troubleshoot VPNs
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Perform network risk analysis, modeling, and back-up administration functions
• Lift 40 pounds as needed
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed

• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain special programs access as a condition of continued employment
• IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
• Experience with routers, switches, hubs, or other related networking equipment

• Associate's degree and 11 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience OR Master's degree and 7 years of experience; 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain special programs access as a condition of continued employment
• IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
• Experience with routers, switches, hubs, or other related networking equipment

• Cisco CCNA, CCNP
• Checkpoint / Firepower FW
• Commsec experience
• Palo Alto IDS/IPS
• The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with engineering users, other system administrators and computer/facility organizations.