Network Communications / Principal Network Communications

About the role

Northrop Grumman's Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer to join its Network Communications and Visibility (NCV) team in Magna, Utah. The candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Magna Utah campus – this is not a remote work opportunity. The role will involve enterprise-wide responsibilities across the Northrop Grumman network footprint. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain high availability network infrastructure, work directly with customers and vendors, and contribute to continuous improvement of our secure communications environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clients, respond to their requests promptly and resolve network issues
• Maintain proficient knowledge with Cisco routers and switches
• Demonstrate solid understanding of TCP/IP related protocols, Dynamic Routing Protocols, Switching technologies and features
• Maintain in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends, etc., for the Networking discipline, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, interconnection
• Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements
• Successfully solve network related problems reported by users
• Multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems
• Occasionally travel to other NG sites as needed
• Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support
• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments
• Use network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.)
• Utilize Microsoft Office 365 applications and Visio
• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work after hours and weekends as needed

Basic Qualifications — Network Engineer (T02)

• Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed 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

Preferred Qualifications — Network Engineer

• Cisco CCNA or CCNP

Basic Qualifications — Principal Network Engineer (T03)

• Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed 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
• Experience with managed network solutions and large-scale technical network engineering project experience
• Experience with Cisco Router and Switch equipment, Firewall Cisco Network Equipment, Cisco Wireless Technology, and Cellular Technology
• Strong knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol, Cisco Router and Switch products
• Knowledge and experience with LAN/WAN protocols and technologies such as multicast, QoS, CoS & OSPF
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc.

Preferred Qualifications — Principal Network Engineer

• Cisco CCNA or CCNP
• Experience with SDWAN methodologies/equipment a plus
• Experience leading enterprise projects for large networks
• Experience in designing network solutions
• Experience leading network implementation projects
• Project Management certification
• Experience using test equipment such as the Network Associates Sniffer, cable and fiber optics test sets, and other protocol analyzers
• Strong knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto Firewalls

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 – $108,100.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• Great 401k matching program
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay depending on position
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives