Sr Principal Network Firewall Administrator

Description

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 secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 you 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.

Information Technology Professionals, We Want You!

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced senior Network Firewall Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Provides technical direction and implementation of firewall, IDS/IPS, and security control design and integration for physical and cloud-based systems
• Collaborates with Systems Engineers and Cyber Team to design and implement Zero-Trust and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions
• Serve as the senior technical authority and escalation point for complex firewall, perimeter security, and cross-domain protection issues
• Serves as IT technical lead and advisor for security compliance, inspection activities, system accreditation, and other support activities to Cyber Security Team
• Leads implementation of firewall, data center and cloud integrations, and segmentation initiatives
• Establish governance processes for rule validation, configuration baselines, policy stewardship, and continuous monitoring
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy guides, STIG compliance reports, and configuration baselines
• Troubleshoot endpoint security issues, analyze root causes, tune policies to reduce false positives, and automate remediation workflows as needed
• Make recommendations on the purchase of hardware, software, and system components
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions
• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a DOD 8140 baseline certification (example: Security+ or greater); OR must have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DOD Secret clearance as a condition of employment
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network security architecture design and implementation
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Experience with configuration and administration of Next Gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Cisco, Etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access
• Demonstrated leadership skills, or previous management of small teams
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process
• Preferred candidate will be familiar with Tenable and Nessus scans for vulnerability and controls implementation

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Job Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.