Network Communications - Dulles VA
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Network Engineer to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. The position is based on-site full-time at the Dulles, Virginia campus and also supports several remote sites. The selected candidate will work with a team supporting LAN/WAN infrastructure. The role provides technical support to clients, troubleshoots and resolves network issues, plans and installs network hardware, maintains network documentation, and monitors network performance. It also involves working with customers to coordinate installation timelines and deliverables, occasional travel to other Northrop Grumman sites, and the ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Travel is approximately 10% of the time. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Requirements
- Two years of relevant experience with a bachelor's or master's degree.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
- Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks.
- 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 in 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 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, and industry trends, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and interconnection.
- Solve network-related problems reported by users and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Create and maintain appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.
- Monitor and analyze networks and support short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
- Travel occasionally to other Northrop Grumman sites as needed.
- Interface regularly with customers and manage installation timelines and deliverables to facilitate successful deployments.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Friendly team environment.
- Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- 401(k) matching program.
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Job Type
Full-time
