Computer Systems Analyst-14376
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 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 yours by 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.
Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
The Northrop Grumman Launch Execution Networking Team is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities in support of flight test networks at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our VSFB, CA location.
What you’ll get to do:
Provide day-to-day network maintenance to include installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of switched networks and network equipment
Research, design and implement security solutions for network infrastructure
Support design, price, and implementation of network systems.
Assist in engineering network solutions for new & existing systems.
Provide networking equipment inventory management and documentation
Document network information including of all switching and routing equipment, connected IP-addressable devices and cabling interconnects
Participate in project planning
Track and report identified information system vulnerabilities
Monitor, review, analyze, tune, and make recommendations to optimize network
Manage, configure, and install firewall security appliances
Assist in the creation of test plans and procedures
Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree; 0 years of experience with a Master’s Degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
- Background working with Cisco IOS and IOSXE switches and routers
- Experience with Unix, Linux and Windows environments and processes.
- Experience with troubleshooting, deploying, configuration and management of hardware to include routers, switches, firewalls
- Knowledge Working with Network Protocols, LANS, VLANs, OSPF, STP, LACP and GRE.
- Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) - (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
- Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance, to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with multiple network vendors and operating systems.
- Experience with Wide Area Networks and commensal circuit requests.
- Experience with ISR assets.
- Experience with Cisco ASAs.
- Experience with VMware vSwitches and port groups.
- Experience with DoD STIGS and NIST security standards.
- Experience with Inline Network Encryptors. KG175D/G and KG250
- Experience with port-security
- Experience implementing 802.1x
- Experience managing DNS
- US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years)