Network Communications Engineer

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Network Communication Engineer to join our dynamic and diverse team environment in Des Moines, IA. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, implementing, and managing program networks and equipment.

Actual Job Location: 132 WG Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the architecting, engineering, and maintenance of mission networks.
• Configure all program mission network (WAN/LAN) equipment to include firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Maintain expertise in standard voice, data, video network and cryptographic OTTI (Operational Training and Test Infrastructure) technologies.
• Establish work standards, methods, and controls for preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions.
• Work as part of project team in design and integration of OTTI (Operational Training and Test Infrastructure) technologies and solutions to meet mission requirements.
• Support Host Base Security System (HBSS) and SIEM solutions and continuous monitoring.
• Identify, analyze, and document long range requirements.
• Must maintain Security Plus certification
• Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of experience OR 0 years with Master's OR 6 years' experience in lieu of degree
• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Certifiable knowledge of networking operations and associated peripheral equipment: LANs, WANs, VLANS, remote access systems, routers, firewalls, bridges, and copper/fiber cabling
• Expertise in principles, practices, and techniques in the installation and maintenance of hardware
• Expertise in network management tools and problem analysis techniques
• Familiarity with applying Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Checklists and basic critical analysis/troubleshooting in the application of the STIG
• Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA packets using Wireshark, DPA, or similar software tools
• Must possess and maintain Security + certification
• DISA ACAS Training/Certified

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.