Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions is seeking a well-qualified Network Communications Analyst to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus, and that this is not a remote work opportunity.
Primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Assist in the maintenance of smooth operation of local area, worldwide, and virtual private networks (VPN).

* Assist in the planning, evaluation, and coordination of installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network(s).

* Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.

* Apply STIGs or other Hardening Policies to network devices and maintain their compliance status on a quarterly basis.

* Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to the preparation of appropriate network documentation, including SOPs and Network Diagrams.

* Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.

* Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

* Assist in the design of network or portion of network to include selection of hardware and software packages.

* Collaborate with other team members in the planning, management, and implementation of network designs in support of customer requirements.

* Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements and provide design solutions, in accordance with standards.

* Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.

* Document network hardware and software technology components.

* Install and configure routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco/Palo Alto).

* Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree, and other protocols.

* Provide support to internal customers and troubleshoot network problems.

* Liaise with senior level Network Administrators and Engineers in determining technical objectives of assignments.

* Assist with the implementation and troubleshooting of WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3, etc.)

* Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.

* Assist with the configuration of HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and the writing of procedures.

* Use network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) to troubleshoot networking issues.

* Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree and 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of additional education/experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

* Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

* Candidates must have a current DoD 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.

* Must have work experience maintaining LAN & WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on any size environment, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls).

* Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or other relevant field of study.

* Cisco CCNA-Security certification and 6 years of experience with network design, analysis, and administration of Cisco routers, switches, hubs, and Palo Alto firewalls.

* 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

* Familiarity with network management applications (ie. Splunk, Panorama, and/or Cisco ISE).

* Experience with managing routing protocols on LAN environments.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Salary Range: $75,700 - $113,500
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.