Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - Principal Network Administrator

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The  SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. 

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman –  SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will receive on the job training while supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

• →Has served at least 180 days on active duty.
• →Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.
• →Will receive an honorable discharge.
• →Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.
• →Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• →Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

• →Maintain smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs. 
• →Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.
• →Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches, WAN accelerators, etc.
• →Propose solutions to management to help ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage are met, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
• →Prepare and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
• →Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• →Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment and assist with network design, to include selecting hardware and software packages.
• →Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Network Administrator to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization in Redondo Beach, CA. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Redondo Beach, CA campus, and that this is not a remote work opportunity.

• Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.
• Applicants must have a current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ie: Security+ CE) or greater, or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have experience with Cisco hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems related field.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI level security clearance.
• Current professional certifications (eg. Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).
• Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis, and system architecture design.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. SolarWinds, WireShark, Riverbed App Transaction, etc.).
• DISA STIGs knowledge and/or implementation experience.
• Network encryption devices experience.
• Cisco Call Manager experience.
• Cisco TelePresence equipment experience.