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Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all the while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place for you.
As a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions to customers worldwide, Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies. Here at Northrop Grumman we are comprised of professionals that bring different perspectives, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds, and experiences we bring to our work then the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our talented workforce we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.
Job Description:
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Network Communications - Collaboration (level 3)to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Edwards CA.
The Principal Network Communications will maintain smooth operation of local area, worldwide and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Plans, evaluates, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings. Prepares or 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. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages.
Will exhibit good communication skills, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with internal and external customers in written and oral format. Will work under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components. Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems. Will communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format. Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management and develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
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