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Northrop Grumman Information Systems sector is seeking a Red Switch Network Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Schriever AFB, CO.
Join us on the edge… The Cutting Edge! The qualified Network Technician will support the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Team at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC). The position is on the JRDC program.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Support the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the MDIOC
DRSN Digital Small Switch (DSS) systems
• Provide and administer standardized configuration management for
the MDIOC DRSN DSS infrastructure
• Generate/provide status reports (written and verbal), network
anomaly analysis, implement engineering changes/upgrades, and
evaluate security vulnerabilities
• Generate and update status tickets. Shift work and limited travel may
be required
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
• Associate's degree and technical experience of
four (4) years working with communications
infrastructure with at least two (2) of those years
being DRSN Red Switch experience. Years of
experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree
• Must be certified on the Operations and
Maintenance of the DSS family of switches
• Strong technical and hands-on experience to include
installation and troubleshooting
• Requests (DBCRs), circuit diagrams, and line button
layout sheets
• Must be able to document and enforce processes
and procedures
• Strong knowledge of various protocols for data
transmission (RS-232, RS-530, T1) and experience
with the operation of encryption hardware used in
the DRSN/DSS systems
• Knowledge of DSX digital cross connect panels and
associated wiring, fiber optic cabling, connectors and
termination techniques, metallic cabling, connectors
• Must possess certification such as CompTIA
Security to meet DoD 8570.1-M requirements at the
IAT-I level
• Top Secret clearance with a Single Scope
Background Investigation (SSBI) leading to a
Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI)
indoctrination is required
• Be able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment, have good communication skills, work
well in a team environment, have good interpersonal
and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
• MDIOC facility cable installation experience of at
least 1 year
• Experience with support for an operational network,
tech-control environments, crypto maintenance,
Communications Security (COMSEC) or systems
administration
• Leadership experience, ability to work individually or
within a team environment to accomplish tasks/meet
schedules
• Capable of developing training scenarios and
documentation to build expertise among team
• Capability to work unsupervised
• DRSN Certification on the DSS-2A switch a plus.
Remedy ticketing experience, Building Industry
Consulting Service International (BICSI)
certification, Fiber termination or other training and
certifications
For a listing of all Northrop Grumman open positions, please visit our website at http://careers.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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