Staff Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: $146,300–$219,500 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 98 roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Staff Network Engineer

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Staff Network Engineer joins the Mission Systems team to architect and build high-availability launch execution networks spanning classified and unclassified enclaves. This role involves designing, implementing, and performing performance tuning for multi-node test networks while collaborating with cyber teams to integrate RMF-aligned protections into infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing enterprise-scale systems such as routers, switches, firewalls, and multiplexers, alongside core services like DNS, DHCP, NTP, and AAA. The engineer will perform end-to-end testing, monitor hardware performance, and execute migration plans while maintaining detailed schematics. Key technical requirements include experience with IPv4, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, and Linux/Microsoft systems, along with proficiency in automation tools like Ansible or Python. This role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring reliable, secure communication for missile test ranges and weapon systems where latency and determinism are vital.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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Skills

Cisco Python Ansible Linux IPv4 OSPF VLAN VPN Firewalls IDS/IPS NAC DNS DHCP NTP AAA Active Directory VMware vSphere Infrastructure‑as‑Code RMF

What you'll do

Architect and build high-availability launch and missile test networks across classified and unclassified enclaves.
Lead network design, implementation, and performance tuning while integrating RMF-aligned security protections.
Design and maintain enterprise-scale hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and multiplexers with detailed schematics.
Execute end-to-end testing of network designs to validate configurations and ensure compliance with security policies.
Develop and implement plans for network upgrades and migrations while minimizing service disruptions.
Manage core network services such as DNS, DHCP, NTP, and AAA in segmented architectures.
Implement and tune network-level security controls like VPNs, ACLs, and IDS/IPS systems.
Perform physical-layer installations and maintain accurate as-built documentation for all hardware components.

What we're looking for

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of experience, Master’s with 10 years, or Ph.D. with 7 years of experience.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) and a current Cisco CCNA certification (or equivalent).
Experience planning, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting routed and switched IP networks in mission-critical environments.
Experience administering Microsoft and Linux networked systems while applying foundational cybersecurity practices.
Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-scale physical and virtual networks (preferred).
Cisco CCNP or higher certification is strongly preferred.