Cyber Systems Network Engineer / 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Network Administrator (Level 2 or 3) to join the team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of CyberOps. This position is located in Melbourne, FL. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and manage our cutting-edge network infrastructure, ensuring seamless and secure operations that support our mission-critical objectives.

Additional responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Maintaining smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.

• Planning, designing, configuring, and installing network hardware in support of customer requirements.

• Maintaining technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware / software interconnection, as well as interfaces, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.

• Proposing technical solutions to management.

• Ensuring all communication requirements (based on current usage and future needs) are configured to optimize cost savings.

• Creating and ensuring that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.

• Participating in peer review of network documentation and configurations.

• Providing regular monitoring, and network analysis, regarding short and long-range planning for [in-house] systems.

• Supporting network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, and providing design solutions, in accordance with standards.

• Performing troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems. 

• Installing and configure various vendors routers, switches and firewalls.

• Providing third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.

• Implementing and troubleshooting Internet Protocol (IP) routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF.

• Interfacing regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.

• Lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at a Cyber Systems Network Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer  (Level 3)  level based on the qualifications below.

Cyber Systems Network Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field; Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 0 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs, prior to the start of employment
• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE).
• Must have work experience with LAN/WAN based networks, (designing and maintaining , managing routing protocols on large LAN environments)
• Must have experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls).

Principal Cyber Systems Network Engineer  (Level 3)

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an