Network Communications Administrator 3/4 - Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Melbourne, FL
Salary
$89,400–$134,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

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This role $112k
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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $131,056–$184,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $112k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 208 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Network Communications Administrator 3/4 - Secret

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is hiring a Network Communications specialist to support classified government contracts by performing activities such as maintaining LAN/WAN/VPNs, designing small to medium scale network solutions, and leading the configuration of routing/switching platforms. This role involves proposing technical designs, conducting capacity planning, resolving incidents, and providing second-level support for internal customers. The ideal candidate will have a Security+ certification, a current US Government Secret clearance, and experience with LAN/WAN design, router management, and firewalls. Preferred qualifications include expertise in VMware NSX, Cisco Call Managers, and large-scale network architectures, as well as troubleshooting skills and knowledge of encryption solutions. This position requires strong technical skills and the ability to work independently while leading customer engagements and coordinating cross-functionally with teams.

What you'll do

  • Plans, designs, configures, and implements small to medium scale LAN/WAN solutions meeting mission requirements.
  • Leads configuration, testing, and roll-out of routing/switching platforms and security appliances.
  • Develops and maintains enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and documentation for security compliance.
  • Resolves incidents such as WAN failures and security events within expected tolerances.
  • Implements and troubleshoots LAN/WAN technologies including VLANs, trunking, spanning-tree, and protocols.

What we're looking for

  • Requires 5+ years of relevant network communications experience.
  • Must hold Security+ certification or higher.
  • Current US Government Secret clearance required.
  • Experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN networks.
  • Ability to resolve incidents, coordinate with teams, and provide second-level support.
  • Demonstrated skills in managing routing protocols on large LAN environments.
  • Preferred: Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph.

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