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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer - NG Space Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278


Requisition ID: R10175997

Category:

Information Technology

Location:

Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

Clearance Type:

SCI

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

The Integration Support Group (ISG), a large diverse IT service organization supporting three major restricted programs, has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Network Engineer to design and perform the installation and configuration of network products, including Cisco switches, routers and firewalls. Installation activities include initial setup following standard configuration guidelines, security hardening, cabling, labeling, documentation, and checkout. Ongoing tasks include problem resolution, firewall changes, connection additions, moves and changes, monitoring. The location for this role will be at our Space Park campus in Redondo Beach, CA. This work is in a secure facility (SCIF) and 100% onsite work is required.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide assistance in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing systems

Implement a communication system requirement to support distributed functionality of a software engineering environment

Analyze network characteristics

Troubleshoots network and system problems

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Network Engineer (T03) level or a Senior Principal Network Engineer (T04) level, depending on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Network Engineer (T03):

Active SCI w/ CI Poly required at the time of application

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, or 1 year with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Active CompTIA Security+ certification

Ability to apply to Privileged User (PU) status prior to start date

Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Network Engineer (T04):

Active SCI w/ CI Poly required at the time of application

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of related experience or 4 years with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Active CompTIA Security+ certification

Ability to apply to Privileged User (PU) status prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

Information Assurance (IA) experience related to Certification and Accreditation

Linux and/or Windows System Admin knowledge is a definite plus

Experience in developing networks from design through implementation

Experience with CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

Experience with CISCO IOS or NX-OS

Experience with network test gear to resolve technical issues at all layers of OSI model

Experience configuring and maintaining Multicast networking

Experience configuring routers for EIGRP, OSPF, IP Multicast Protocols

Experience configuring firewalls

Familiarity with the Agile methodology

Salary Range:

$97,500 - $146,300

Salary Range 2:

$120,900 - $181,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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