Sentinel - Systems Network Architect

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Staff System Network Architect in Manhattan Beach, CA
. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

Specific duties to include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive network strategy, aligned with the organization’s goals, and focuses on digital engineering, digital thread, and advanced analytics across weapon system design for initial development through sustainment.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure, to include network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection per DoD requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and business leaders to align data initiatives with program goals.
• Develop and enable program network risks management process in concurrence with program risk management.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management and analytics and ensure proper utilization where applicable.
• Mentor and support building a high-performing network team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Serve as a thought leader, representing the company at industry forums, conferences, and with government and commercial partners.
• General Responsibilities:
• Display strong stakeholder management skills, including presenting solutions to senior leadership.
• Leading organizational change and ensuring successful adoption of new technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
• Ability to strategically allocate resources and manage budgets to optimize team performance and deliver value-driven results.
• Design and implement Dev Ops frameworks for network teams, improving operational efficiency and reducing time-to-insight.
• Drive company-wide network strategy and innovation, aligning technical goals with business objectives.
• Influence and gain buy-in from key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful project delivery.
• Manage network governance, network security, network modeling, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Provide experience in understanding, managing, and integrating business or DoD Program inputs and interfaces across a variety of tool sets and data sources.
• Network Architecture development with an understanding of network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
• Technical Skills and
  
  Core Competencies:
• Expert knowledge in IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, QoS, and SD-WAN
• Expert knowledge in network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.
• Knowledge with virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines, networks and appliances
• Knowledge with Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, and Group Policy
• Knowledge with Cyber products for systems to include logging, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection mechanisms, patching systems, anti-virus and related processes
• Expert knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and requirements development from control listings
• Expert knowledge all areas of network and software interconnections and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers etc.
• This position requires a combination of technical expertise and a strong understanding of DoD-specific security requirements and protocols.
• Knowledge of COMSEC equipment
• Understanding of OSI Open Systems Interconnection model and the impact of each level to the design of a network architecture.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and…