Staff Engineer Network – Network Engineer Lead (24-383)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Engineer Network – Network Engineer Lead (24-383) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO., area.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier globally and regionally networks, and it integrates and synchronizes autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

As a Network Engineering Lead, the candidate will be at the forefront of network design, helping solve difficult technical problems, leading team members in technical execution, and helping train engineers with less experience. The candidate will work within an agile team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to travel to alternate work locations to execute job duties such as deployments.
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers and independently on large field projects.
• Must have experience leading projects and training individuals on technologies.
• Must have managerial and leadership experience.
• Applies advanced concepts, theories, and principles and contributes toward developing new principles and concepts.
• Works with unusually complex problems with consultative direction.
• Will be responsible for decisions that drive critical capabilities and organizational objectives.
• Advises top management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
• May function in project leadership roles and represent the organization as prime customer contact on significant technical matters on contracts.
• Responsible for helping junior engineers with tasks if needed.
• Coordinating the planning and execution of significant projects on the Networks Team.
• Identifying a roadmap for Network evolution and working towards achieving that vision.
• Traveling to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently perform troubleshooting, and provide status updates to Program personnel.
• Creating, maintaining, and presenting KPIs and other metrics related to the Network Enterprise.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• An active Top Secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain SCI clearance.
• 12 years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; 10 years' experience with a master’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; or 16 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Essential skills required for the position:
  • Network Design & Development – Design, implement, and manage Network Management and Monitoring Systems.
  • Extensive experience with networking protocols.
  • Troubleshooting expertise.
  • Planning and supporting the deployment of network infrastructure.
  • Juniper
  • Routing
  • Switching
• Experience developing KPIs, tracking other metrics, and creating reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.
• JNCP or CCNP Certification is highly desired.
• Prior C2BMC experience is desired.
• Python and Automation experience is highly preferred.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $136,300.00 - $204,500.00

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.