Network Communications Analyst 2/3 at Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Network Communication engineer to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Oklahoma City, OK area.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Maintains smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.
• Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
• Proposes solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
• Creates and ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
• Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.
• Install and configure Cisco 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.
• Able to design and implement an enterprise network. Recommends data, voice or video network investment decisions to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel.

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Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) with an original adjudication, or a periodic re-investigation date, completed within the last6 years to be considered.
• Current IAM DoD level 1 Security certification (CAP, GSLC or Security+ CE) or able to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) with an original adjudication, or a periodic re-investigation date, completed within the last6 years to be considered.
• Current IAM DoD level 1 Security certification (CAP, GSLC or Security+ CE) or able to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Experience with Cisco hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks.
• Experience with managing routing protocols on large LAN environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (e.g., WireShark, OpNet, etc.).
• Strong Knowledge of TCP/IP.
• Strong knowledge of LAN concepts such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging) and spanning-tree.
• Strong knowledge of WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3).
• IP addressing design and subnets.
• Experience using test equipment such as protocol analyzers and cable test sets.
• Knowledge of government grade encryption gear such as (TACLANES).
• Knowledge of Cisco hardware.
• Knowledge of classified network design is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

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