Staff Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join their innovative team in Fairfax, VA. This role involves designing and planning advanced network communication systems, ensuring optimal performance and capacity to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco technologies and a strong understanding of communication architecture. Join a pioneering organization that values creativity and collaboration, where you can contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of technology. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in network engineering with a relevant degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network communication systems.
• Conduct testing of network design and maintain technical expertise.

Skills

Network Design

Cisco IOS

Network Troubleshooting

Communication Architecture

Systems Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Firepower Firewalls

ServiceNow

SolarWinds

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an experienced Staff Network Engineer to support a program in Fairfax, VA.

The candidates will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following tasks:

1. Design and plan network communication systems
2. Provide specification and detailed schematics for network architecture
3. Define and develop techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs to include current and future capacity
4. Conduct testing of network design
5. Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interface such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, bridges, gateways, etc.
6. Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

Basic Qualifications:

• Sr Principal Network Engineer BS + 12 years of exp; MS + 10 years of exp; PhD + 7 years of exp; or 16 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• A current active TS/SCI with CI Poly at the time of application with the willingness to upgrade to full scope clearance.
• Understanding of communication architecture and communication HW
• Experience with, and knowledge of, Cisco IOS and Cisco Nexus Operating systems
• Experience with Cisco appliances, specifically Firepower firewalls and TACACS+ services
• Intimate knowledge and experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Network switching and routing protocols.
• The ideal candidate should possess basic systems administration knowledge and skills.
• Must be willing to travel 10% to 20%
• Must be willing to work off-shift hours to support the mission if needed (to include short durations of 24/7 shift rotations)

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA Network+ certification or another industry certification
• In depth understanding of IPV4 Network sub/super netting, CIDR, and DNS
• Experience with ServiceNow submitting and tracking requests
• Understanding and experience with designing, writing, and implementing FCRs - Experience with SolarWinds or other Network Management tools
• Experience with WAN operations and protocols

Salary Range: $155,500.00 - $233,300.00

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.

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