(DoD SkillBridge)

Category: Information Technology
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: No
* 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 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. NG- Military Internship Program Description:
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
* Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
* Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
* Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
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. Northrop Grumman's Chief Information Office is seeking a well-qualified Principal Network Communications Engineer to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus.
**Maintain efficient operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.
* 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.
* 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.
* Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
* Design and implement an enterprise network.
* Recommend data, voice, or video network investment options to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues.
* Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Associate's degree with 7 years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; Must have experience installing & maintaining Cisco brand networking equipment for both LAN & WAN configurations, not limited to IOS updates, port security, VLANs, routing protocols, IP filtering, and event logging.
* Must have experience working on a team of IT professionals.
* Must have the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
* Must have the ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed
* Candidates must have a current DOD Secret Level Security Clearance (or higher), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DOD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.
* Cisco CCNA , CCNP, or CCIE certification.
* Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (e.g., HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk).
* Experience using network analysis tools (e.g., Currently active DoD Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
* We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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. 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.