Network Engineer Level II

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Salary
$83,400–$125,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $155k
This role $104k
$71k most similar roles pay here $196k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $126,200–$183,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $104k versus about $155k 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 455 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 270 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer Level II

Network Engineer - Level 2 (AHT) joins the Space Sector team to design, deploy, and maintain complex networks while ensuring information assurance posture. The role involves interfacing with various groups to understand customer requirements, implementing DISA STIGs through automation, and integrating network devices like time servers into labs and development environments. Daily responsibilities include evaluating vendor products, providing hardware and software purchase recommendations, performing backup recovery, tuning system performance, and managing computing assets. The candidate will architect and deploy international networks while maintaining detailed documentation. Required technical skills include IP subnetting, L1 through L3 networking, static and dynamic routing protocols, and Cisco Systems experience for WAN configurations. Preferred tools and competencies include Solarwinds monitoring, Cisco ISE applications, Crypto units, Microsoft Visio, and Security+ or CISSP certifications to solve complex network infrastructure challenges.

What does a Network Engineer earn in California?

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What you'll do

  • Design, deploy, and maintain complex network infrastructures.
  • Implement DISA STIGs and automate cyber requirements for network devices.
  • Architect and deploy international networks across multiple sites.
  • Integrate network devices, time servers, and other hardware into systems.
  • Evaluate vendor products and provide recommendations for hardware and software procurement.
  • Maintain system documentation and manage computing assets.
  • Perform system performance tuning and provide backup recovery services.
  • Maintain the information assurance posture of the system.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree (4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
  • Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application, with the ability to obtain SCI and CI Poly.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Experience with IP subnetting, L1 through L3 networking, and static and dynamic routing protocols.
  • Knowledge of Cisco Systems networking, including complex WAN configurations across multiple sites.
  • Knowledge of DISA STIGs as they apply to network devices.
  • Experience with Solarwinds, Cisco ISE, Crypto units, Microsoft Visio, or CISP/Microsoft OS certifications (preferred).

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