Consulting Engineer - Network Systems Architect

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 212,100 - 318,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Consulting Systems Engineer - Network Systems Architect in Redondo Beach, California. The ideal candidate will lead innovative projects in the networking sector, requiring significant experience and an active Top Secret Clearance.

This role includes responsibilities such as building network architectures and leading research in mesh networking. Candidates must have strong collaboration skills and a deep understanding of networking standards and security protocols.

Compensation is competitive, with a salary range from $212,100 to $318,100, plus various benefits.

Qualifications

• 16 years of experience with a bachelor's degree; 14 years with a master's; or 12 years with a PhD.
• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance and ability to obtain SCI.
• Experience in implementing cloud-native SDN controllers.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in space mesh networking.
• Build emulated network architectures.
• Tailor network designs to system requirements.

Skills

Networking standards

Software Defined Networking

Dynamic routing protocols

Cybersecurity controls awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

GNS3

AWS

VMware

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Consulting Systems Engineer - Network Systems Architect. In this role, the successful candidate will lead the Network Emulation and Research Development team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, forward-looking, and market-aware professional to drive cutting-edge innovation in the networking and technology space, with the ability to identify and capitalize on synergistic opportunities across diverse customer bases. The position demands a motivated self-starter who is highly collaborative and willing to participate in consortiums and shape industry standards. Northrop Grumman is committed to intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work while pursuing ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing research in the emerging proliferated space mesh networking sector
• Application of various open-source / commercial networking standards to specific space-ground networks
• Building emulated network architectures in tools like GNS3, EVE-NG, and Containerlabs
• Ability to work with all major network vendor equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.)
• Ability to tailor network design to unique system requirements and constraints
• Apply a firm understanding of Software Defined Networking (SDN) paradigm and the SDN architecture (data plane, control plane, northbound/southbound interfaces, etc.)
• Understanding of MPLS, IPv4/6, SR-MPLS, Traffic Engineering, Network Emulation, and Time Variant Routing
• Comfortable with deploying virtual router and switch images on various hardware platforms
• Awareness of cybersecurity controls, Zero-Trust Architecture and guidelines as they are applied to network architecture design

Basic Qualifications

• Must have at least 16 Years experience with bachelor’s in science degree; 14 Years with Masters; or 12 Years with PhD
• Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SCI prior to start date
• Extensive experience and knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, subnetting
• Extensive experience and knowledge of L2 thru L6 networking
• Solid understanding of dynamic routing protocols (i.e. IS-IS, OSPF, BGP)
• Solid understanding of Carrier grade networking protocols and solutions such as TP-MPLS, SR-MPLS, PCEP
• Experience in implementing open-source management/control plane interfaces (gNMI, RPC, YANG models, NETCONF, RESTCONF)
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-native SDN controllers
• Experience with DISA STIGs as they apply to network devices
• Previous leadership experience
• Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and influence industry advancement

Preferred Qualifications

• SCI Clearance
• Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia applications
• Experience with Software Defined Networking
• Experience with various hypervisors (VMware, OpenShift, etc.)
• Experience in virtual environments (hosting virtual images of routers, including containers, hypervisors, VMs)
• Experience with Crypto units such as HAIPE
• Experience with AWS
• Experience with Network Emulation (Containerlabs, EVE-NG, GNS3, etc.)
• Mathematical understanding of Networking and Traffic Engineering problems (e.g., Dijkstra’s Algorithm, Multi-Commodity Flow)
• CISSP, Cisco, and/or Juniper certifications
• Knowledge of bridging hardware to software and virtual environments, including bridging virtual network ports to physical hardware
• Knowledge of multiple hardware bases (x86, AMD, ARM)
• Awareness of industry partners, technology disruptors
• Experience with Subcontract management
• Security+ or better certification
• Adjudicated CI Poly
• Familiarity with Space Architectures

Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, including 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 and company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.