Network Engineer/ Principal Network Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer for its Avionics organization in Melbourne, Florida. The role designs, plans, and implements secure IP-based network communications systems for mission-critical aircraft. Work includes developing architecture schematics, hardware and software specifications, capacity forecasts, and short- and long-range network plans, as well as testing and validating network designs. The position requires expertise in IP subnetting, routing protocols, Cisco IOS-XE, GRE/IPSEC tunnels, VRF, VRRP, and network management protocols. The engineer will work with network equipment including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways; evaluate communications technologies for performance and cost-effectiveness; and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers. The position may be filled at either the Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer level based on qualifications. A U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain interim Top Secret and Special Access Program clearances.
Requirements
- Network Engineer level: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of relevant military or professional experience, or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline.
- Principal Network Engineer level: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant military or professional experience; or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant military or professional experience; or a STEM Ph.D. and 1 year of related professional or military engineering experience.
- U.S. Government Secret clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain interim Top Secret clearance before starting within a reasonable period determined by the business; background investigation must have been completed within the last 6 years or candidate must be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period as determined by business needs.
- Experience performing requirements analysis and developing technical requirements documentation for hardware/software subsystems.
- Experience supporting acquisition activities, including RFP development, supplier coordination, and reviewing supplier deliverables.
- Experience with aerospace interface data acquisition, specifically MIL-STD-1553 or equivalent bus protocols.
- Knowledge of IPv4 network design, IP subnetting, and BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot common network devices; Cisco IOS-XE is required.
- Knowledge of GRE/IPSEC tunnels, VRF, and VRRP.
- Knowledge of network management protocols such as SNMP, SSH, syslog, and RADIUS/TACACS.
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and supplier interaction.
Nice To Haves
- DODD 8570 certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications.
- Familiarity with Agile processes and SCRUM tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
- Networking industry certification such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
- Experience with authentication and data encryption methods, including securing communications at the datalink or network layer.
- Experience with embedded systems, Unix and Linux operating systems, single board computers, servers, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions.
- Experience with non-Cisco networking environments such as Juniper or Palo Alto.
- Experience with virtualization environments.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, and associated elements.
- Familiarity with network management applications such as Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.
- Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
- Experience with tactical or military radio networks such as Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.
- Experience troubleshooting with traffic capture tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, nmap, and netcat.
Responsibilities
- Define functional and physical architectures, manage interface control, and create design drawings.
- Support testing and verification, including creating verification matrices, overseeing hardware and software tests, and managing test documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Design IP networks, including subnetting and routing with BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
- Configure and troubleshoot network devices, including Cisco IOS-XE equipment.
- Apply advanced network technologies, including GRE/IPSEC tunnels, VRF, and VRRP.
- Develop requirements analysis and technical requirements documentation for hardware and software subsystems.
- Support acquisition activities, including RFP development, supplier coordination, and review of supplier deliverables.
- Work with data acquisition from aerospace interfaces, including MIL-STD-1553 or equivalent bus protocols.
- Evaluate emerging communications technologies for improved performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Produce documentation for short- and long-range network planning.
- Maintain technical proficiency across routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime and shift differential depending on the position
- Discretionary bonus; annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results
- Potential long-term incentives for Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
