Network Communications Administrator 3/4 - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Flme228, US Posted 18 days ago $89,400–$134,200 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions team is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to join its dynamic technical team. This role involves maintaining LAN/WAN/VPNs, designing complex network solutions, and troubleshooting issues independently with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Cisco hardware, VMware NSX, and routing protocols like EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF. They must also possess a DOD 8140 baseline certification and hold a Top Secret clearance. Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring network devices, documenting technical solutions, and collaborating with customers to ensure successful deployments while adhering to strict SLAs. The position requires extensive knowledge of network analysis tools and the ability to manage after-hours support as needed.

Skills

Cisco VMware NSX WAN technologies (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF) TACLANES Palo Alto Firewalls Ansible NXOS IOS Crypto TACLANE HAIPE GEMone

What you'll do

  • Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware based on customer requirements.
  • Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware/software interconnection.
  • Proposes solutions to management for complex network issues.
  • Implements and troubleshoots LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking, spanning-tree, and protocols.
  • Provides third-level support and troubleshooting for critical network problems.

What we're looking for

  • Requires DOD 8140 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Must hold current DOD Top Secret clearance
  • At least 5 years of experience with LAN/WAN design and maintenance, routing protocols on large LANs, and Cisco hardware
  • Experience with VMware NSX required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not mandatory
  • Ability to provide third-level support and troubleshoot complex network issues
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Visio, Project, PowerPoint, Excel)

Market check

Salary context

This $89,400–$134,200 range sits above 11% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$116,575–$196,760

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,187–$184,325

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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