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 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 requires a motivated, self-driven networking professional. The position may be filled at the Network Engineer (T02) or Principal Network Engineer (T03) level. The job includes customer support and network issue resolution; planning, designing, configuring, and installing network hardware; monitoring and analyzing networks; maintaining current knowledge of networking standards and trends; and creating operational documentation. The employee will coordinate with customers on installation timelines and deliverables, travel to other Northrop Grumman sites as needed, and may provide after-hours and weekend support. The role requires the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. The listed salary ranges are $72,100–$108,100 for the primary level and $89,400–$134,200 for the secondary level. Offers depend on factors such as responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman offers flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, a 9/80 work schedule, health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program. Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is approximately 10% of the time. A Secret clearance is required, but is not required at the start; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain it as a condition of continued employment. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government 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 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.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Cisco certification (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 support customer requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of networking standards, guidelines, industry trends, LAN, WAN, wireless, and interconnection.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network-related problems reported by users.
- Create and maintain appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.
- Monitor networks and conduct analysis 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.
- Coordinate with customers and manage installation timelines and deliverables to facilitate successful deployments.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401(k) matching program
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
