Sentinel Network Engineer - System Test Integration Labs – 9386

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Network Engineer - System Test Integration Labs – 9386. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s team supporting the Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program. Duties of this position include development, production and deployment of network equipment hardware, software and systems for the system test team. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other engineers.

Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   
• Paid Time Off   
• Health & Wellness Resources   
• Employee Discounts  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications: 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Principal Network Engineer: 05 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 03 Years with Masters; 00 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Sr. Principal Network Engineer: 09 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 07 Years with Masters; 04 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Strong Network Engineering background.
• Experience with communication systems using heterogeneous networks.
• Experience implementing government cyber security requirements, such as STIGs and RMF.
• Experience in Network Engineering for designing and implementing secure networks with Information Assurance requirements (Cyber Security for Information Assurance).
• Network and Cyber Requirements Systems Engineering.

Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• • Experience with Routing with the following protocols:
  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
  • Intermediate System to Intermediate System (ISIS)
• Relevant and applicable certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).
• Experience with Security Solutions for networking (HAIPE Encryptors • Cross Domain Solutions • IPSec • mGRE/DMVPN, RADIUS).
• Experience with Cisco Routers/Switches/Firewalls, Open-Source Routing (Quagga/FRR).
• Multicast IGMP • PIM • Quality of Service • DSCP/TOS • VRFs.
• Network Modeling/Prototype Virtualization • CML/VIRL/GNS34.
• NetOps/NOC design integrated with program CyberOps.
• Extensive experience in Tactical Networks including Link16, CDL, TTNT, MADL to lead technology design in Cyber Security Information Assurance and DevSecOps process.
• Extensive experience in Commercial Networks  (cellular & computer networks infrastructure, Cloud-based solutions).
• Extensive experience in Software Defined Networking; Network Function Virtualization; Network Services including DNS, VoIP, Network Management Tools.
• Expert in Security Architecture design and Vulnerability Assessment for critical network infrastructure
• Experience with working with government/military personnel.
• Network Analysis to define network performance & resiliency requirement.
• Cloud-based network solutions.
• Experience with Model-Based Engineering Tools & Agile Development process.

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Salary Range: $84,200.00 - $126,400.00Salary Range 2: $104,400.00 - $156,600.00

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.