Network Engineer OR Principal Network 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 Aeronautics Systems has an immediate need for a

Network Engineer

OR

Principal Network Engineer

to add to our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be supporting our Avionics Integration organization and can be based in either Oklahoma City, OK or Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Travel up to 50% may be required.
Essential Functions:
Air Vehicle Network design to include design, configuration, testing, and diagnostics.
Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams, and specifications
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to design a network to enable mission objectives.
Work closely with other Engineers and Technicians to install and configure network equipment in development and lab environments.
Understand and incorporate cyber controls to accredit and operate at required classification levels.
Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network technologies
This position can be filled at either the Network Engineer OR Principal Network Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for Network Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 2 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 0 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience deploying, configuring, hardening, and diagnosing networks on military platforms.
Demonstrated experience configuring network devices to include switches, routers, firewalls, and encryption devices.
Experience with Cisco IOS
Working knowledge of routing & switching concepts and protocols to include DNS, DHCP, GRE, IPSEC, QOS, VLANs, BGP, OSPF and/or EIGRP
Current expertise with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.
Experience with firewall configuration and ruleset development
Understanding of and application of DISA STIGs or equivalent guidance for classified systems
Experience configuring and using cryptographic devices such as HAIPEs
Experience with networking over line of sight and beyond line-of-sight data links
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs and must be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 5 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience deploying, configuring, hardening, and diagnosing networks on military platforms.
Demonstrated experience configuring network devices to include switches, routers, firewalls, and encryption devices.
Experience with Cisco IOS
Working knowledge of routing & switching concepts and protocols to include DNS, DHCP, GRE, IPSEC, QOS, VLANs, BGP, OSPF and/or EIGRP
Current expertise with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.
Experience with firewall configuration and ruleset development
Understanding of and application of DISA STIGs or equivalent guidance for classified systems
Experience configuring and using cryptographic devices such as HAIPEs
Experience with networking over line of sight and beyond line-of-sight data links
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs and must be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Experience accrediting classified computer networks
Ability to use version control tools such as SVN or GIT
Experience with automated configuration deployment such as Ansible
Ability to use scripting/programming languages such as Python
Experience with ISE, IDS and IPS technologies
A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent
Experience with military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
Experience with tactical/military radios
Salary Range:

$71,400 - $130,800
Salary Range 2:

$87,800 - $160,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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 most positions.

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