Principal Network Communications Analyst

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions is seeking a well-qualified Principal 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; this is not a remote work opportunity. Primary Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Maintain smooth operation of Local Area (LAN), Wide Area (WAN), and Virtual Private (VPN) networks. Plan, evaluate, and coordinate the 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 interconnections and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements are satisfied based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions as applicable to optimize cost savings. Prepare 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. Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. Design network or portion of network that includes selection of hardware and software packages. Plan, manage, and implement network designs in support of customer requirements in collaboration with team. Develop technical solutions to technical problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. 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, including but not limited to: Cisco, Palo Alto, HP, Dell, and Juniper devices. Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, 802.1q trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree, and protocols. Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Provide after-hours and weekend support. Work independently without direct supervision. Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Implement and troubleshoot 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. Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems in accordance with established SLA requirements. When necessary, configure HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and write procedures. When necessary, use network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) to troubleshoot networking issues.