Network Engineer (Level 2)

Northrop Grumman

65d • $81,300 - $121,900

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Network Engineer - Level 2 to join our team based in the Aurora, Colorado area at Buckley SFB. The Network Engineer will support the customer’s computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; as well as, analyzing and organizing corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling. The Rushmore program is looking for experienced Network Engineering candidates to provide technical support and engineering for WAN/LAN development and maintenance. The work involves installs, design, configurations, monitoring, and maintenance of network hardware and software to ensure network availability to system users. You may work alongside other network support and client server specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures. You’ll provide support to projects involving networks, by helping them connect to the network and troubleshooting issues they may have. You will develop and implement methodologies for analysis, installation and support of the network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of Network Engineering experience; Master's degree with 0 years of Network Engineering experience; Associate's degree with 4 years of Network Engineering experience; or a HS diploma/GED with 6 years of Network Engineering experience.
• Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI or Full Scope Polygraph at time of application.
• Active/current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 certification.
• Network Engineering experience covering Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Cabling, and Hardware configuration/installation with CISCO and/or Juniper equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 years of Network Engineering experience covering Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Cabling, and Hardware configuration/installation with CISCO and/or Juniper equipment demonstrating a strong proficiency.
• Experience working with worldwide enterprise networks.
• Experience working with classified level enterprise networks.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to program management and customers.
• Ability to effectively write technical documentation.
• Experience sharing knowledge, mentoring, and working in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, testing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds (yet such is infrequent).
• Ability to support after hours and on weekends as needed (yet such is infrequent).

Responsibilities

• Support the customer’s computer data communications systems.
• Provide design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks.
• Plan and implement upgrades.
• Analyze and organize corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling.
• Provide technical support and engineering for WAN/LAN development and maintenance.
• Install, design, configure, monitor, and maintain network hardware and software.
• Ensure network availability to system users.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
• Support projects involving networks by helping them connect and troubleshooting issues.
• Develop and implement methodologies for analysis, installation and support of the network.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree