Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - Principal Network Communications
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The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Network Communications specialist to support information system lifecycle activities at their Redondo Beach, CA campus. This role involves performing network communications tasks for classified government contracts, including maintaining LAN/WAN/VPNs and encryption technologies, designing small to medium scale solutions, and leading the configuration and testing of routing/switching platforms. The candidate will contribute technical design proposals, conduct capacity planning, and ensure compliance with enterprise-wide standards while resolving incidents and providing second-level support. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree combined with years of experience, a Secret security clearance, and Security+ CE certification. Preferred skills encompass advanced WAN protocol knowledge, network analysis tool proficiency, and familiarity with NISPOM Chapter 8 and RMF environments. This position offers service members preparing for civilian careers an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a high-impact role within the defense industry.
Skills
What you'll do
- Perform network communications activities for classified government contracts.
- Design and implement LAN/WAN solutions to meet mission requirements.
- Lead configuration, testing, and roll-out of routing/switching platforms and security appliances.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide network standards and documentation ensuring compliance.
- Resolve technical incidents such as WAN failures and security events within expected tolerances.
What we're looking for
- Master's degree with 3 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in relevant field.
- Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Security+ CE certification as per U.S. Government 8140 requirements.
- Experience designing and maintaining LAN/WAN networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments.
- Knowledge of NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot advanced WAN protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and complex telco circuits.
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
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