Staff Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

121d • $155,500 - $233,300

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to fill a Staff Network Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position is located in Fairfax, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
• Active TS/SCI with an adjudicated full-scope polygraph at time of application.
• Candidates are required to be Security+ certified.
• Candidates must have the ability to work within a group or independently.
• Experience as a Wide Area Network Subject Matter Expert.

Nice To Haves

• Firewall Hardware and Software Knowledge, administration, management and modifications.
• CISCO Router, Switches Hardware and Software Knowledge.
• COMSEC equipment knowledge.
• Linux and Windows knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network communication systems.
• Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Troubleshoot and isolate network faults and failures in a LAN/WAN environment.
• Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selections, implementation techniques and tools.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and software interconnections and interfacing.
• Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree