Network Engineer III

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MDSan Antonio, TXAurora, COCarey, NC
Salary
$169,000–$265,600 / yr
Posted
38 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $150k
This role $217k
$94k most similar roles pay here $284k

This role pays more than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $125,944–$174,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $217k versus about $150k for comparable roles.

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer III

Network Engineer 3 (TG) joins the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems team to manage network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading. The role involves performing LAN/CAN/WAN administration, coordinating system incident resolutions, and translating business requirements into telecommunications designs for large-scale infrastructures. Key responsibilities include optimizing end-to-end dataflow, conducting data captures, and managing network performance monitoring tools to minimize latency. The engineer will design, configure, and deploy various network devices while implementing solutions such as load-balancing, VPNs, firewalls, Voice over IP, GRE Tunneling, and IP Security. Technical requirements include proficiency with network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and simulators to resolve complex problems. This role supports strategic modernization efforts by integrating hardware and software to meet DoD/IC regulations while providing guidance to junior engineers in a high-security environment involving multi-domain systems.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Perform network services including design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks.
  • Manage LAN/CAN/WAN administration and coordinate conversions or cutovers with all relevant users and sites.
  • Translate business requirements into specific telecommunications designs for voice, video, and data systems.
  • Conduct engineering analysis to support strategic modernization and large-scale infrastructure enhancements.
  • Optimize end-to-end system performance by monitoring network latency and maximizing data throughput.
  • Design, configure, and deploy various network devices, interfaces, and security protocols like VPNs and firewalls.
  • Maintain accurate network diagrams and ensure compliance with ISO 9000 and DoD/IC regulations.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and lead large installation projects for dynamic requirements.

What we're looking for

  • High School diploma with 16 years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience.
  • Master's degree with 10 years of experience.
  • Active Current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for the position.
  • Experience in network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks.
  • Proficiency in LAN/CAN/WAN administration and managing network devices, firewalls, VPNs, and VoIP.
  • Ability to resolve complex network problems using analyzers, WAN test equipment, and simulators.

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