Network Communications Engineer

Blackwomenintech; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse team as a Network Communication Engineer, where you'll design and manage mission networks that impact lives. This role offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems, ensuring network integrity and performance. You'll play a vital part in maintaining security protocols and troubleshooting network issues, contributing to a culture that values intellectual curiosity and diversity. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 2 years experience or 0 with Master's.
• Must maintain Security Plus certification.

Responsibilities

• Support architecting and maintenance of mission networks.
• Configure WAN/LAN equipment including firewalls and routers.
• Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot using Wireshark.

Skills

Networking Operations

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

Network Management Tools

Wireshark

Security Plus Certification

DISA ACAS Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

Wireshark

DPA

Job description

Requisition ID: R10175519
• Category: Information Technology
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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 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 Network Communication Engineer to join our dynamic and diverse team environment in Des Moines, IA. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, implementing, and managing program networks and equipment.

Actual Job Location: 132 WG Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa

Responsibilities Include:

1. Support the architecting, engineering, and maintenance of mission networks.
2. Configure all program mission network (WAN/LAN) equipment to include firewalls, routers, and switches.
3. Maintain expertise in standard voice, data, video network and cryptographic OTTI (Operational Training and Test Infrastructure) technologies.
4. Establish work standards, methods, and controls for preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions.
5. Work as part of project team in design and integration of OTTI technologies and solutions to meet mission requirements.
6. Support Host Base Security System (HBSS) and SIEM solutions and continuous monitoring.
7. Identify, analyze, and document long range requirements.
8. Must maintain Security Plus certification.
9. Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of experience OR 0 years with Master's OR 6 years' experience in lieu of degree.
2. Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
3. Certifiable knowledge of networking operations and associated peripheral equipment: LANs, WANs, VLANS, remote access systems, routers, firewalls, bridges, and copper/fiber cabling.
4. Expertise in principles, practices, and techniques in the installation and maintenance of hardware.
5. Expertise in network management tools and problem analysis techniques.
6. Familiarity with applying Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Checklists and basic critical analysis/troubleshooting in the application of the STIG.
7. Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA packets using Wireshark, DPA, or similar software tools.
8. Must possess and maintain Security + certification.
9. DISA ACAS Training/Certified.

Salary Range: $68,500 - $102,700
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.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.