Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Network Monitoring Technician to join our dynamic and diverse team environment in Des Moines, IA. The selected candidate will be responsible for monitoring program network operations center, performing network administration, and providing help desk support.
Actual Job Location: 132 WG Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa
Roles and Responsibilities:

Perform network configuration for all program events.
* Initial account creation for all program mission networks.
* Monitoring the health of mission networks.
* Monitoring status of circuits.
* Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems.
* Assign, modify, and delete passwords and user privileges.
* Implement client workstations software patches, security fixes, and service releases.
* Provide first level of SIEM notification support.
* Provide Tier 1 help desk support.
Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year additional education and/or related experience.
* Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
* Experience providing help desk support
* Experience in basic Microsoft Windows system and user account administration
* Experience in basic network monitoring and identifying/mitigating potential network outages
* Must be able to become expert user of DIS Gateway Core and GUI, and expert understanding of connectivity between remote sites
* Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA packets using Wireshark, DPA, or similar software tools
* Basic understanding of continuous monitoring methodologies and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and first phase analysis of security scans
* Basic understanding of DIS/HLA IP-based radio communication solutions, and commonly used simulation Image and Environment Generator applications
* Must be able to obtain Security + certification within 6 months of hire.
Salary Range: *$38,600 - $64,300
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.