Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer - NG Space Systems
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 Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you?
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
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 yea 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
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.