Posted:
8/23/2024, 9:20:18 AM
Location(s):
California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we want you to join our team as an Network Engineer. This position is located at Beale AFB, CA.
Roles and responsibilities include:
Maintains smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.
Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.
Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
Proposes solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
Creates and ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.
Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and firewalls.
Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, Trunking (port tagging), Spanning-Tree, and Port Security.
Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3)
Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
Design and implement an enterprise network. Recommends data, voice or video network investment decisions to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues.
Use your experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of 6 yrs of Network Engineering related experience and a High School diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience may also be considered.
Current Security + CE
A current Top Secret Clearance.
Ability to be cleared to special access programs
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed
US citizenship is required in order to obtain and maintain security clearance
Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification.
Experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis, and system architecture design.
Demonstrated experience in the use of network analysis tools (e.g., WireShark, OpNet, etc.).
Strong Knowledge of TCP/IP.
Strong knowledge of LAN concepts such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging) and spanning-tree.
Strong knowledge of WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3).
IP addressing design and subnets.
Experience using test equipment such as protocol analyzers and cable test sets.
Knowledge of government grade encryption gear such as (TACLANES).
Knowledge of Cisco hardware.
Knowledge of classified network design is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good project management skills.
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software