Network Communications - Dulles VA

VetJobs; Virginia; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Great benefits

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Network Engineer to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations team in Dulles, VA. The position is on-site with occasional travel to remote sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Cisco switching/routing, and is able to collaborate with customers to meet deployment timelines. Flexibility for after-hours work is required.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors or Masters.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clients, respond to requests promptly and resolve network issues.
• Proficient knowledge with Cisco routers and switches.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP related protocols, Dynamic Routing Protocols, Switching technologies.
• Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.
• Interface regularly with customers and manage installation timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Networking expertise

Cisco hardware experience

TCP/IP basics

LAN/WAN concepts

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

OpNet

Visio

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 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.

Position

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Network Engineer to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. The selected candidate will provide on-site network support at Dulles, VA plus several remote sites to support the network infrastructure. This position will be located in Dulles, VA. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Dulles, VA campus — this is NOT a remote work opportunity plus several remote sites to support the network infrastructure.

A successful candidate will work with a team in supporting the LAN/WAN. We are looking for a highly motivated, self-driven individual with experience in networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clients, respond to their request promptly and resolve network issues.
• Proficient knowledge with Cisco routers and switches.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP related protocols, Dynamic Routing Protocols, Switching technologies and features.
• Maintains in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends, etc., for the Networking discipline, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, interconnection.
• Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.
• Ability to successfully solve network related problems reported by users.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Creates and ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
• Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Occasionally travel to other Northrop Grumman sites as needed.
• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Skilled with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Visio.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors or Masters.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks.

Preferred Qualifications

Cisco CCNA or CCNP

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Location

City*: Dulles

State*: Virginia

Job Category

Finance

Job Code

Analyst _ Analyst

Affiliate Sponsor

Northrop Grumman