Senior Network Engineer, DoD Systems & 24/7 NOC

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Clearfield (UT)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 209,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Clearfield, UT is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join the ICBM Sustainment Team. This role supports a 24/7 Network Operations Center and requires on-call duties to maintain uptime and security.

You will design, implement, and maintain network configurations, lead incident resolution, and collaborate with security teams to ensure RMF and ITAR compliance. U.S. Citizenship and DoD clearance preferred.

Qualifications

12 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 10 years of relevant experience with Masters; 8 years of relevant experience with PhD
Experience leading a team and providing mentor opportunities for junior engineers
Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD 8140 Certification for IAT Level II (Sec+, CySA+, CCNA-Security, CND) or higher within two (2) months of starting
Must possess advanced network-related certifications (ex. CCNA, CCNP)
Expert-level understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPSL, VLANS, and VPNs
Detailed understanding of networking tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Management tools, and Juniper firewalls
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Active DoD Secret clearance
Experience working on non-tradition networks such as software defined radio or other communication methods
Experience performing troubleshooting with traffic capture tools, such as Wireshark and tcpdump, nmap and netcat.
Working knowledge of cyber security and Risk Managed Framework (RMF), STIGs and associated elements
Experience with or understanding network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash, and Shell.
Manage and prioritize workflow using ticket management system.
Experience working in a 24/7 Operations Center.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management and analytics and ensure proper utilization where applicable.
Lead the diagnosis and resolution of critical network incidents to minimize downtime.
Conduct deep-dive network performance analysis and proactively identify areas for optimization.
Design, implement, and maintain network configurations, upgrades, and solutions.
Ensure network security standards are adhered to and contribute to the development of security policies.
Provide SME-level support and guidance to teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and program standards.
Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation programs, ensuring timely application of security updates across the network infrastructure.
Document network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures to support long-term sustainability.
Develop and maintain comprehensive runbooks, standard operating procedures, and configuration control documentation for all network services and devices.
Work with ISSM to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53, ITAR) and audit requirements, preparing evidence and reports as needed.
Collaborate with the SOC Lead, Information Security Engineer, and Information System Security Manager to ensure robust, secure, and compliant network operations.