Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer (Level 3) OR Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization in Melbourne, FL.

As the Cyber Systems Network Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure for our organization. This role involves assisting in the network architecting of new constructions, managing inter-site network transport, and integrating test station systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with virtual networking technologies, firewalls, and quality of service, as well as proficiency with Cisco and DELL switches and routers. This position requires a strong understanding of dynamic routing protocols and multicast traffic management.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the design and implementation of network architecture for new construction projects, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Support inter-site network transport solutions to facilitate reliable communication between multiple locations.
• Integrate test station systems into existing network infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Configure and manage NSX for virtual networking to enhance network flexibility and security.
• Implement and maintain firewall configurations to protect network resources from unauthorized access and threats.
• Monitor and optimize network performance, focusing on quality of service (QoS) to prioritize critical traffic.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco and DELL switches and routers to ensure reliable network operations.
• Collaborate with team members to implement and manage dynamic routing protocols, specifically OSPF, for efficient network routing.
• Manage multicast traffic and configurations to support various applications and services across the network.
• Document network configurations, processes, and best practices to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at a Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer (Level 3) OR Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer (Level 4) level based on the qualifications below.

Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer (Level 3)

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

• Ability and willingness to support alternate work schedules, weekends, extended work weeks and travel (~10%) to