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Northrop Grumman · 4 months ago

Sr. Principal Network Engineer - Top Secret - R10204443

Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $181K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technology and innovation, seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their Classified Solutions team. The role involves maintaining classified networks, planning and designing network hardware, and providing technical solutions to complex problems while ensuring optimal communication configurations.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain smooth operation of classified networks - LAN/WAN environments

Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements

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

Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements are based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings

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

Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions

Install, configure and Cisco routers, switches, and Palo Alto firewalls

Install, configure and maintain Cisco Call Manager voip systems

Provide regular monitoring, and network analysis, regarding short and long-range planning for [in-house] systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment

Design networks, or portions of networks, including the selection of hardware and software packages

Provide incident and service request support in accordance with enterprise SLAs

May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment

Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with engineering users, other network administrators, systems administrators, and computer/facility organizations

The ability to multi-task and good communication skills, both verbal and written, are required

Plan, manage and implement complex network designs in support of customer requirements

Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, provide design solutions, in accordance with standards

Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems

Document network hardware and software technology components

Install and configure routers, switches and firewalls. (Cisco/Palo Alto)

Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols

Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems

On occasion may provide after-hours and weekend support

Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results

Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3)

Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments

Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems meeting SLA requirements

Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures

Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.)

Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel is required

Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds as needed

Ability to work after hours, and weekends as needed

Qualification

LAN/WAN managementCisco hardware expertiseNetwork designDOD 8570 IAT level 2Network analysis toolsPalo Alto firewallsCisco Call ManagerTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of IT experience is required

Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)

Candidates must have a current and fully adjudicated DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Top Secret/SCI level security clearance as a condition of employment

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment

Experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree Network Engineering

Active Top Secret/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

Network+ certification and/or either a CCNP or a CCIE certification

Network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls

Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) would be nice to have

Experience with configuring TACLANES would be ideal

Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design

Demonstrated leadership skills, or previous management of small teams, would be helpful