Network Engineer level 2/level 3 (*TS/SCI & Poly required)

Requisition ID : R10166026

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.

Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.

Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team supporting our RUSHMORE program. This position would be based in the Aurora, Colorado area at Buckley AFB.

This role is to assist in the startup and maintenance of new network business just acquired by the program. The candidate would be required to learn the new architecture and take direction from the SR network engineer already on staff.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following :

Designs and plans network communications systems.

Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.

Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.

Conducts testing of network design.

Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.

Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Troubleshooting network architecture to include network interfaces and firewalls and making recommendations for system findings and enhancements.

Gain a detailed understanding of systems, flows, CONOPs and advanced concepts; innovate and provide strategic direction.

Perform updates, patching, and baseline changes to adhere to Information Security requirements, policies, and standards.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3, depending on the candidate’s experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.

Basic Qualifications

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of application

Minimum years of experience needed to be considered :

Level 2 :

2 Years of relevant experience with a completed bachelor’s degree

0 Years of relevant experience with a completed master's degree

4 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

Level 3 :

5 Years of relevant experience with a completed bachelor’s degree

3 Years of relevant experience with a completed master's degree

0 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD

7 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

Must have the above minimum experience with :

Demonstrable real-world experience in network configuration and management of critical network environments

Experience in network devices such as Cisco ASAs, Routers, and Switches

Experience with Cisco IOS

Experience and / or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP / IP and UDP

Ability to support rotational 24x7 on-call support

Preferred Qualifications

STEM degree

DoD 8570 IAM / IAT certification requirements; Security+ or CISSP, or have the ability to obtain within three months of start date

Ability to work in a structured configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time systems on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract

Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate platform-level problems and provide solutions for immediate restoration of service.

Experience with 24x7 operational systems

Experience with NX OS, VMware, ACI / APIC

Experience with UDP multicast

Experience with IPSec, multilayer switching, VLANs, and Virtual environments (ESXi)

Interface with external services for DNS, NTP, and others

Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer, briefings, interactions, and statements of work

Experience developing system-level designs, high-level control and data interfaces

Experience designing and setting up networks and data centers

Has a clear understanding of the OSI model

Knowledgeable in Static / Dynamic IP environments, LAN / WAN interfaces, Routed and routing protocols, subnetting, remote management and monitoring using SNMPv3 and SSH in both large and small-scale networks

To better support our employee’s work / life balance, most NG worksites support a 9 / 80 work schedule. The 9 / 80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.

This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible

Salary Range : $75,700 - $113,500 Salary Range 2 : $93,000 - $139,600The above salary range represents a general guideline;

however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.