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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
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The Network Engineer - Level 2 or 3 joins the Northrop Grumman Space Systems team to support customer computer data communications systems. This role involves providing design specifications, testing, inspections, and hardware and software modeling for network solutions. The engineer will perform installations, configurations, monitoring, and maintenance of network hardware and software to ensure system availability. Key responsibilities include implementing security measures, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and developing methodologies for analysis and support. Candidates must possess expertise in switching, routing, firewalls, cabling, and hardware configuration using CISCO and/or Juniper equipment. The role focuses on the technical development and maintenance of WAN and LAN systems within a classified enterprise environment. Required qualifications include an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification to manage complex network infrastructure for critical communication systems.
What does a Network Engineer earn?
Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.
Provide design specifications, testing, and inspections for computer networks.
Plan and implement network hardware and software upgrades.
Analyze and organize hardware and software solutions through network modeling.
Perform installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of WAN/LAN infrastructure.
Implement network security measures in coordination with other specialists.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues and provide technical support for project networks.
Develop methodologies for the analysis, installation, and support of the network.
What we're looking for
Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI or Full Scope Polygraph is required.
Active/current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent 8570 certification is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Experience in switching, routing, firewalls, cabling, and hardware configuration with CISCO and/or Juniper equipment is required.
For Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience, Master's with 0 years, Associate's with 4 years, or HS diploma/GED with 6 years of experience.
For Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience, Master's with 3 years, PhD with 0 years, Associate's with 7 years, or HS diploma/GED with 9 years.
Preferred experience includes working with worldwide enterprise networks and classified level enterprise networks.
Strong skills in technical writing, troubleshooting, and communicating with program management are preferred.