Staff Network Engineer - Active Polygraph Required

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, CO is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to design and plan complex network architectures. You will provide detailed schematics, troubleshoot LAN/WAN faults, and guide hardware/software selections to maximize efficiency.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 20%+ travel, and deep knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. CISCO and COMSEC experience are preferred, along with Linux/Windows proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 10+ years; PhD with 8+ years; 14+ years may be substituted.
• Active TS/SCI with an adjudicated full-scope polygraph at application.
• Security+ certification required.
• Minimum 20% travel.
• Maintain expertise in network interconnections and interfacing (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network communication systems and provide specifications and schematics for network architecture.
• Troubleshoot and isolate network faults in LAN/WAN environments.
• Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Travel at least 20% of the time.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Network troubleshooting

Security clearance TS/SCI

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

COMSEC equipment knowledge

Linux/Windows knowledge

Job description

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Staff Network Engineer for our team based in Aurora, CO. The role involves designing and planning network communication systems and providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. The candidate must troubleshoot and isolate network faults and failures in a LAN/WAN environment, provide detailed guidance on hardware and software selections, and recommend implementation techniques for maximum efficiency. The candidate should maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and software interconnections and interfacing (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers) and evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capabilities. Travel is required at a minimum of 20% of the time.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 10+ years, OR PhD with 8+ years; 14+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with an adjudicated full‑scope polygraph at application.
• Security+ certified.
• Minimum 20% travel.
• Maintain technical expertise in network and software interconnections and interfacing such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, etc.
• Wide Area Network subject‑matter expert.
• Experience designing additions to a large network.

Preferred Qualifications

• Firewall hardware and software knowledge, administration, management and modifications.
• CISCO router and switch hardware and software knowledge.
• COMSEC equipment knowledge.
• Linux and Windows knowledge.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 – $241,400.00. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary and annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: Polygraph. Travel requirement: 25% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. Northrop Grumman is an equal‑opportunity employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, see http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.