Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. The selected candidate will provide on-site network support in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as support several remote sites. The role works with a team supporting LAN/WAN infrastructure and requires a motivated, self-driven networking professional. The requisition may be filled at either the Network Engineer (T02) or Principal Network Engineer (T03) level. The role provides technical support to clients, plans and installs network hardware, monitors network performance, solves network issues, and maintains current knowledge of networking standards and industry trends. It also involves network documentation, customer coordination, occasional travel to other Northrop Grumman sites, and after-hours or weekend support as needed. Employees may benefit from flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, varied projects and customers, a friendly team environment, a 9/80 work schedule, and company benefits.
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 T02; configuring switched networks for T03.
- 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.
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 up-to-date knowledge of networking standards, guidelines, and industry trends, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and interconnection.
- Solve network-related problems reported by users and manage multiple tasks as priorities change.
- 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 successful deployments.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401(k) matching program
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
