Lead Network Engineer - 17853

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to support the ICBM Sustainment Team in a 24/7 NOC environment in Clearfield, UT. The role requires advanced networking expertise, DoD compliance, and leadership to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network configurations, guiding incident resolution, and ensuring adherence to RMF/NIST standards while collaborating with ISSM and SOC teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's; 10+ with a Masters; 8+ with a PhD
• Experience leading a team and mentoring junior engineers
• DoD 8140 Certification for IAT Level II or higher within two months
• Advanced network certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)
• Expert understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs)
• Knowledge of network management tools like SolarWinds and Cisco/Juniper tools
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Experience in 24/7 Network Operations Center environments

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of industry and DoD trends in network frameworks and analytics
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of critical network incidents to minimize downtime
• Perform deep-dive network performance analyses and identify optimization areas
• Design, implement, and maintain network configurations and upgrades
• Ensure network security standards and contribute to security policy development
• Provide SME-level support and guidance to teams
• Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation
• Document configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures
• Develop runbooks and SOPs for all network services and devices
• Collaborate with ISSM and SOC Lead to ensure compliant operations

Skills

Networking expertise

Team leadership

RMF/NIST knowledge

Network security awareness

NOC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco management tools

Juniper firewalls

Wireshark

tcpdump

nmap

netcat

Ansible

Python

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Network Engineer. This position is located in Clearfield, UT and supports the ICBM Sustainment Team. Note: This role is in support of a 24/7 Network Operations Center and will require on-call work in support of NOC operations.

What you’ll get to do:

• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management and analytics and ensure proper utilization where applicable.
• Lead the diagnosis and resolution of critical network incidents to minimize downtime.
• Conduct deep-dive network performance analysis and proactively identify areas for optimization.
• Design, implement, and maintain network configurations, upgrades, and solutions.
• Ensure network security standards are adhered to and contribute to the development of security policies.
• Provide SME-level support and guidance to teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and program standards.
• Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation programs, ensuring timely application of security updates across the network infrastructure.
• Document network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures to support long-term sustainability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive runbooks, standard operating procedures, and configuration control documentation for all network services and devices.
• Work with ISSM to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53, ITAR) and audit requirements, preparing evidence and reports as needed.
• Collaborate with the SOC Lead, Information Security Engineer, and Information System Security Manager to ensure robust, secure, and compliant network operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 10 years of relevant experience with Masters; 8 years of relevant experience with PhD
• Experience leading a team and providing mentor opportunities for junior engineers
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD 8140 Certification for IAT Level II (Sec+, CySA+, CCNA-Security, CND) or higher within two (2) months of starting
• Must possess advanced network-related certifications (ex. CCNA, CCNP)
• Expert-level understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPSL, VLANS, and VPNs
• Detailed understanding of networking tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Management tools, and Juniper firewalls
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience working on non-tradition networks such as software defined radio or other communication methods
• Experience performing troubleshooting with traffic capture tools, such as Wireshark and tcpdump, nmap and netcat.
• Working knowledge of cyber security and Risk Managed Framework (RMF), STIGs and associated elements
• Experience with or understanding network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash, and Shell.
• Manage and prioritize workflow using ticket management system.
• Experience working in a 24/7 Operations Center.

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.