Network Engineer/ Principal Network Engineer - Melbourne FL
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. The selected candidate will provide on-site network support in Melbourne, Florida, and support several remote sites. The role works with a team supporting LAN/WAN infrastructure and may be filled at the Network Engineer (T02) or Principal Network Engineer (T03) level. Travel to other Northrop Grumman sites may be required, and the position periodically provides after-hours and weekend support. The role plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware to meet customer requirements; provides technical support and resolves network issues; monitors and analyzes networks for short- and long-range planning; and maintains relevant network documentation. The engineer also works directly with customers to coordinate installation timelines and deliverables. The position requires the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Network Engineer (T02): 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree.
- 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-level 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.
- Proficient knowledge of Cisco routers and switches.
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP-related protocols, dynamic routing protocols, switching technologies, and features.
- Experience using network analysis tools such as WireShark, Opnet, or SolarWinds.
- Skilled 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.
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Cisco certification, such as CCNA or CCNP.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt technical support to clients and resolve network issues.
- Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware to support customer requirements.
- Support LAN/WAN infrastructure at the Melbourne, Florida, site and several remote sites.
- Maintain current knowledge of networking standards, guidelines, and industry trends, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and interconnection.
- Troubleshoot network problems reported by users and manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- 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 periodic after-hours and weekend support.
- Coordinate with customers on installation timelines and deliverables to facilitate successful deployments.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Healthcare benefits
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401(k) matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
