Network Communications Engineer - R10183427

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm that shapes the future of technology as a Network Communications Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. You will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing network infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations of LAN/WAN/VPNs, and providing expert troubleshooting support. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, you will be part of a dynamic team that values intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives. If you're ready to take on challenges and contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years experience or Master’s with 4 years; High School diploma with 10 years experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto hardware and network analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs and configure network hardware.
• Troubleshoot network issues and provide third-level support.
• Design and implement enterprise networks based on customer needs.

Skills

Network Design

Troubleshooting

LAN/WAN/VPN Management

Routing Protocols

Security Best Practices

Network Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Cisco Hardware

Palo Alto Hardware

WireShark

SolarWinds

CompTIA Security Plus

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift 12 hrs - Fri, Sat, Sun (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• 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 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 Classified Solutions (CS) is seeking a well-qualified Network Communications Engineer to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Roy, UT area. Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Maintain smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.
• Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
• Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.
• Configure, install, and maintain network devices to include routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, Trunking (port tagging), Spanning-Tree, and Port Security.
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems; periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3).
• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
• Design and implement an enterprise network; recommend data, voice, or video network investment decisions to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience, or Master's degree and 4 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 10 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Active DoD Secret level security clearance and the ability to maintain the required clearance as a condition of continued employment; the selected candidate will be required to obtain a Top Secret DoD security clearance based on customer and/or program requirements.
• The ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) within a period of time as determined by program and/or customer requirements, as a condition of continued employment.
• Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
• Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (or higher) certification.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
• Experience with managing routing protocols over Enterprise level environments.
• Experience with configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware from Cisco and Palo Alto.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES) as well as operating General Dynamic’s GEM One and/or GEM X Enterprise Encryptor Management server.
• Experience with implementing security best practices to include management of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ICE) and Cisco Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+).
• Experience with operating and maintaining Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM).
• Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IS related field with 6 or more years of experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret level security clearance and the ability to maintain the required clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• The ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) within a period of time as determined by program and/or customer requirements, as a condition of continued employment.
• Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis, and system architecture design.
• Current CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or Cisco Certified Network Professional Security or equivalent security certification
• Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Skilled with troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design
• Skilled designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks
• Skilled with managing routing protocols over Enterprise level environments
• Skilled with network hardware from Cisco and Palo Alto
• Skilled configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES) as well as operating General Dynamic’s GEM One or GEM X Enterprise Encryptor Management server
• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.)
• Skilled with operating and maintaining Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM)
• Skilled with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Salary Range: $86,600 - $130,000

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. 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

• Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
• Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
• Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.