Network Engineer 3 (26-246)

Northrop Grumman

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Cosc04Gc, US Posted 10 days ago $94,200–$141,200 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer Network – X-Lab Network Engineer to join their team at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This senior-level position involves designing, developing, and testing complex network solutions for the C2BMC X-Lab Test Program, requiring hands-on expertise with DoD network requirements and RMF compliance. The engineer will collaborate closely with the X-Lab Events Team to manage test events, troubleshoot issues, and maintain detailed documentation using tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio. Essential skills include proficiency in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Juniper firewalls, and multi-vendor network equipment, as well as a current DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher.

Skills

Juniper TCP/IP BGP OSPF UDP multicast SONET MSPP VLANs GRE Tunnels TACLANEs WAN optimizers STIG Risk Management Framework (RMF) Microsoft Visio Microsoft PowerPoint DoD 8140 certification networking protocols OSI Model

What you'll do

  • Design and develop network solutions to support complex technical challenges.
  • Manage and integrate network equipment during scheduled test events within deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD security practices, including STIG requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues using expertise in TCP/IP protocols.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and designs using Visio.
  • Represent the organization in customer-facing settings to address technical issues.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher
  • Requires expertise in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and advanced network troubleshooting
  • Proficient with Juniper firewalls, UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs
  • Hands-on experience with multi-vendor network equipment, optical transport equipment, TACLANEs, and WAN optimizers
  • Strong background in DoD network requirements and RMF compliance
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols and the OSI Model
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and presentations

Market check

Salary context

This $94,200–$141,200 range sits above 20% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$112,762–$183,850

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,200–$179,937

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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