Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is hiring a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. The position provides on-site network support in Baltimore, Maryland, and support to several remote sites. The successful candidate will work with a team supporting LAN/WAN infrastructure and provide responsive technical assistance to customers. The role plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware; monitors and analyzes networks; maintains current knowledge of networking standards and trends; and ensures appropriate network documentation and operational instructions are available. The candidate will coordinate with customers on installation schedules and deliverables, travel to other Northrop Grumman sites as needed, and may provide after-hours and weekend support. The position may be filled at the Network Engineer (T02) or Principal Network Engineer (T03) level.
Requirements
- For Network Engineer (T02): 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree.
- For Principal Network Engineer (T03): 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree; 3 years with a master's degree; or 1 year with a Ph.D.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks for the Network Engineer level.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco hardware and configuring switched networks for the Principal Network Engineer level.
- Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches.
- Understanding of TCP/IP-related protocols, dynamic routing protocols, switching technologies, and features.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Experience using network analysis tools such as WireShark, Opnet, or SolarWinds.
- Skill with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Visio.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Cisco certification, such as CCNA or CCNP.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to clients, respond promptly to requests, and resolve network issues.
- Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware to meet customer requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of networking standards, guidelines, industry trends, LAN, WAN, wireless, and interconnection.
- Troubleshoot and solve network-related problems reported by users.
- Create and maintain appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.
- Monitor and analyze networks to support short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
- Travel occasionally to other Northrop Grumman sites as needed.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support as needed.
- Interface regularly with customers and manage installation timelines and deliverables to facilitate deployments.
- Support the LAN/WAN infrastructure as part of a team.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- 401(k) matching program
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
