Network Admin/Engineer (TS/SCI) - On-Site, 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

PTO / paid time off

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Network Administrator/Engineer (level 3 or 4) to design, deploy, secure, and sustain network infrastructure for Space Sector programs at our Dulles, VA location with up to 25% travel. This on-site role focuses on launch site networks, factory networks, and secure reach-back to classified environments.

The position requires hands-on work with switches, routers, firewalls, TACLANE encryptors, and management tools; you will perform STIG checks, firmware upgrades,

Qualifications

• Master's/Bachelor's/Associate's degree in a related field with relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience configuring Layer 2/3 networks and firewall management.
• Familiarity with DoD STIGs and RMF/ATO processes.

Responsibilities

• Network architecture, deployment, and operations for Space Sector programs.
• Build and deploy launch site and factory networks; support secure connectivity.
• Configure devices across multiple sites and manage procurement in coordination with Supply Chain.
• Perform quarterly STIG checks and firmware upgrades; support RMF/assessments.
• Develop network automation and maintain documentation for unclassified and classified networks.
• Collaborate with IA/Cyber, Systems Engineering, and Facilities to meet objectives.

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

SolarWinds

TACLANE encryptors

802.1X

Firewalls

Layer 2/3 networking

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Network Administrator/Engineer (level 3 or 4) to design, deploy, secure, and sustain network infrastructure for Space Sector programs at our Dulles, VA location with up to 25% travel. This on-site role focuses on launch site networks, factory networks, and secure reach-back to classified environments.

The position requires hands-on work with switches, routers, firewalls, TACLANE encryptors, and management tools; you will perform STIG checks, firmware upgrades,