Network Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)

ngc; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Network Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team on site. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining networks, including international deployments and DISA STIG compliance. A TS clearance is required at application time, with SCI/CI poly before start.

Salary ranges vary by level; relocation may be available. The position emphasizes collaboration across groups, evaluating vendor products, and enhancing information

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application.
• Experience with IP subnetting and L1-L3 networking.
• Experience with static and dynamic routing protocols.
• Knowledge of Cisco systems networking and WAN configurations (international).
• DISA STIG adherence for network devices.
• Security+ Certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, deployment and maintenance of networks.
• Interface with groups to understand customer network requirements including DISA STIGs.
• Evaluate vendor products and provide hardware/software purchase recommendations.
• Architect and deploy international networks.
• Implement Cyber requirements via STIG automation.
• Maintain information assurance posture of the system.

Skills

IP subnetting

L1-L3 networking

Static routing

Dynamic routing

Cisco WAN deployments

Security+ Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cisco Systems networking

DISA STIG tooling

SolarWinds

Cisco ISE

Crypto units

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Network Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
What you'll get to do:

• Design, deployment and maintenance of networks.
• Interface with other groups to gain a heightened understanding of customer network requirements to include implementation of DISA STIGs.
• Ancillary duties will include, but are not limited to: evaluation of vendor products, providing recommendations to purchase hardware and software, providing backup recovery, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, building of systems and computing asset management.
• Architect and assist in the successful deployment of international networks.
• Implement Cyber requirements via STIG automation.
• Integration of networks / time servers and other network devices.
• Assist with integrating products within labs and development environments.
• Help to maintain the information assurance posture of the system.
• Formulate innovative solutions to problems as they arise.

This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Network Engineer - Level 3:

• 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
• Experience with IP subnetting
• Experience with L1 thru L3 networking
• Experience with static and dynamic routing protocols
• Knowledge of Cisco Systems networking, to include the deployment of complex WAN configurations across several sites (including international)
• DISA STIG as they apply to network devices
• Security+ Certification

Basic Qualifications for Network Engineer - Level 4:

• 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
• Experience with IP subnetting
• Experience with L1 thru L3 networking
• Experience with static and dynamic routing protocols
• Knowledge of Cisco Systems networking, to include the deployment of complex WAN configurations across several sites (including international)
• DISA STIG as they apply to network devices
• Security+ Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Solarwinds network monitoring
• Experience with Cisco ISE applications
• Experience with Crypto units
• Microsoft Visio Diagram creation
• CISSP or Microsoft OS Certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.