Sentinel(GBSD) Principal Information Systems Administration Generalist – 9239

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Info Sys Admin Generalist to join the Project Management Team (PMT).  This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.   Telecommuting opportunities may exist.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Maintain smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs. 
• Work as a liaison between teams regarding the plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
• Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems. 
• Configure, install, and maintain network devices to include routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, Trunking (port tagging), Spanning-Tree, and Port Security.
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems; periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3).
• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
• Oversee the design and implement an enterprise network; recommend data, voice, or video network investment decisions to management and customers

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience with Bachelors; 4 years with Master; 4 additional years in lieu of degree
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) to include an adjudication date, or periodic reinvestigation date, within the last 6 years; maintaining the required security clearance is a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD Top Secret security clearance and a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a period of time as determined by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a Top Secret and SAP/SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Current CompTIA Security+CE or higher certification.
• Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher certification.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
• Experience with managing routing protocols over Enterprise level environments.
• Experience with configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware from Cisco and Palo Alto.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES) as well as operating General Dynamic’s GEM One and/or GEM X Enterprise Encryptor Management server.
• Experience with implementing security best practices to include management of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ICE) and Cisco Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+).
• Experience with operating and maintaining Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM).
• Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IS related field.
• 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.
• Current CASP+ or higher certification.
• TS Clearance

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This position reports to Roy, UT, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Unknown City, WY, WY, USA.

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.