Network Engineer (level 2/3) - Top Secret clearance required

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in San Diego is seeking a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer to support software integration. This role requires a Top Secret clearance and focuses on network system improvements and troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and expertise in networking concepts. Relocation assistance may be available.

Benefits

Health insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with network design, data center architecture is a plus.
• Familiar with network management protocols like SNMP, SSH.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and automated deployments for datacenter systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to install and troubleshoot systems.
• Author and maintain technical installation and update documentation.

Skills

Expertise with IP subnetting

Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols

Understanding of network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash

Good understanding of network security features

Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

Overview

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time.

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people7s 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 nation7s 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 e and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer to join our Avionics Integration organization in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA.

Job Summary: This role is responsible for providing support to software integration lab and for end-to-end communication including responsibility for making network changes to the system, enhancing and improving the network system and architecture, troubleshooting complex network issues, resolving the discovered bugs, and ensuring the network is available 100% of the time. The successful candidate is hands-on, detail oriented, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a geographically diverse team.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and automated deployments for datacenter system configurations
• Collaborate with engineers to install, troubleshoot and redline documented procedures
• Work closely with Engineers and Technicians in a lab environment
• Author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation
• Utilize strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders, extract, technical and business requirements, and translate them into actionable network solutions. This includes active listening, clear documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to balance technical feasibility with business objectives.

This position may be filled at either the Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Electronics Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: Additional SAP clearance may be required once in role)
• Expertise with IP subnetting
• Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP), and other networking concepts
• Understanding of network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash and Shell
• Good understanding and knowledge of network security features such as IP access-lists

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 3)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: Additional SAP clearance may be required once in role.)
• Expertise with IP subnetting
• Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP), and other networking concepts
• Understanding of network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash and Shell
• Good understanding and knowledge of network security features such as IP access-lists
• Experience with network design, data center architecture
• Experience with network firewalls such as Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto Networks
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues is vital
• Familiar with network management protocols like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or similar related technical discipline
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• A professional certification specific to the networking industry such as CCNA, CCNP, CCNP Data Center, CCIE, or equivalent
• Experience with Cisco technologies like Nexus switches, ACI Fabrics, Catalyst switches
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware and their associated networking solutions (e.g. NSX)
• Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, DMVPN, MPLS, QoS, Multicast
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP
• Familiar with network management applications, like SolarWinds, SuzieQ, Splunk, and/or Cisco ISE
• Familiar with Windows, Linux, VMWare configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE encryptors and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures
• Familiar with network emulator tools such as EVE-NG, GNS3, Cisco Modeling Lab (CML), Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL)
• Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices
• Experience with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, GitHub

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.