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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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Sr Principal Network Administrator - Polygraph joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. This role involves defining and executing long-term network architecture roadmaps including SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking while ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance requirements. The individual will lead the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, multidomain networks, oversee migrations, and manage cyber resilience initiatives. Key responsibilities include serving as a technical liaison to government customers, authoring network standards, providing third-level technical support for hardware and software, and mentoring team members. Required skills include experience with LAN/WAN systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and VTC technologies in classified environments. The candidate must possess an IAT Level II certification and utilize tools such as WireShark or SolarWinds to solve complex problems within secure infrastructure.
Execute long-term network architecture roadmaps including SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking.
Design, integrate, and implement large-scale multidomain networks for classified missions.
Serve as a senior technical liaison to government customers and internal leadership regarding requirements and status.
Author and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks.
Provide third-level technical support for complex network, hardware, software, and telecommunications issues.
Monitor and analyze network systems while coordinating third-party maintenance through ticketing systems.
Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems while ensuring compliance with established standards.
Mentor junior and experienced team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master's degree with 6 years IT experience, Bachelor's with 8 years, Associate's with 10 years, or High School/GED with 12 years.
Must have a current Top Secret/SCI clearance with a recent Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for an IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or CND.
Must have experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN networks including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Must have experience supporting Video Teleconferencing (VTCs) and deploying audio/visual technologies in classified environments.
Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's in Network Engineering, Security+ CE, CCNP or CCIE certification, and 10 years of network administration experience.
Windows Server 2016
SCCM
MECM
Active Directory
LAN
WAN
WireShark
SolarWinds
TACLANES
Cisco CCNA
Network Engineering
Security+
JIRA
ServiceNow
Information Systems Security