Job Description
Are you CCNA accredited? Do you have experience in configuration and administration of Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco Routers and Cisco Switches? We are seeking a Network Administrator for a permanent position. This role is a remote role with some travel to our UK offices.
This person will be a key member of the Northrop Grumman Network team; developing,maintaining and troubleshooting the network which supports connectivity and applications throughout the EMEA region.
**For this role you must be willing and able to go through SC clearance**
Different thinking for a Different world
Northrop Grumman is a dynamic global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions worldwide. We have over 2,500 employees across Europe and a rapidly expanding UK operation.
In Northrop Grumman’s rapidly growing UK Cyber, Intelligence & Defence business, we support our customers’ work to create world-class mission capabilities.
As a part of Northrop Grumman you will use your skills to make a difference in our mission of enabling global security. Our company grows because of our employees’ dedication and commitment to achieving this goal.
With a belief in rewarding the dedication shown by our staff, Northrop Grumman gives employees access to a benefits package that provides you with health & well-being benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development, but most importantly the flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life.
How you will make a difference
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation/configuration and administration of networks and network devices for the medium-to-large enterprise network
- Configure and administer the Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, and other network devices
- Own support calls assigned to the Network Team, ensuring timely and effective resolution in line with SLA/OLA guidelines
- Proactively monitoring systems using the Enterprise tools to ensure uptime
- Troubleshoot different protocols such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, VPN, QoS, DHCP and DNS
- Work collaboratively across international teams as required
- Respond to vulnerability issues and implement patches and upgrades as required
- Undertake responsibilities as part of the Network Team on-call rota, and work flexibly to deliver out-of-hours planned and unplanned network changes
- Work in accordance with the company procedures and methodology as a basic discipline
- Adhere to Northrop Grumman policies, procedures and values, including adherence to ISO20000 & ISO27001 standards
- Work closely with Server and Desktop team escalations as required in a timely manner to ensure end user continuity of access to the network
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested
General Operational duties
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Attend IT department meetings as required
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Remain compliant with all applicable IT Processes and procedures
Essential Experience:
- An active CCNA/CCNP accreditation or working towards CCNP
- Previous experience of configuration and administration of Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, and other network devices such as Load balancers, WAN optimisers, and Wi-Fi environment
- Good experience of hardware, software and network connection troubleshooting
- Some experience of working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Proven track record of troubleshooting different protocols such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, VPN, QoS, DHCP and DNS
- Experience with hosted and cloud environments
Competency/Skill requirements:
- Understanding Cloud Platforms (SaaS, IaaS) from a service perspective
- Knowledgeable in network security principles and various measures
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to meet the needs of a wide range of internal clients
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities to trouble-shooter level
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong customer service orientation
- Has a sense of urgency
Any experience in the below would also be beneficial:
- Cisco Data Centre products: Nexus, MDS
- Storage: EMC SAN Storage
- F5 Load Balancer
- Riverbed WAN Optimiser
Additional Information:
- Travel requirements: UK travel (<than 25%) for meetings, conferences, training and incident resolution
- Clearance requirements: The post-holder must hold and maintain UK Government clearances
- This role is a remote role and can be based from home
