Network Communications Engineer OR Network Communications Engineer (Hardware)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Network Communications Engineer (Hardware) OR a Principal Network Communications Engineer (Hardware) to our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.

This candidate will be responsible for integrating and testing software and hardware systems in complex IT systems.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing engineering and automated deployments for datacenter system configurations.
• Collaborating with engineers to install, troubleshoot, and redline documented procedures.
• Working closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
• Authoring and maintaining technical installation, configuration, and update documentation.
• Using excellent planning, coordination, and documentation skills to ensure cohesiveness across the team.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

This position can be filled at either the Network Communications Engineer (Hardware) level or the Principal Network Communications Engineer (Hardware) level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Network Communications Engineer (Hardware):

• Bachelor of Science Degree and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master of Science degree with 0 years of related engineering experience. (Four (4) additional years of relevant engineering experience will suffice in lieu of degree.)
• Infrastructure automation experience with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.
• Experience utilizing Linux command line and Linux based tools
• Experience deploying, configuring, hardening, and maintaining network routing and switching devices
• Familiar with network security devices (Firewalls, IDS, IPS)
• Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Communications Engineer (Hardware):

• Bachelor of Science Degree and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master of Science degree with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD with 0 years of related engineering experience. (Four (4) additional years of relevant engineering experience will suffice in lieu of degree.)
• Infrastructure automation experience with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.
• Experience utilizing Linux command line and Linux based tools
• Experience deploying, configuring, hardening, and maintaining network routing and switching devices
• Familiar with network security devices (Firewalls, IDS, IPS)
• Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Current Special Program Access
• Experience with network information & event management systems (ISE, Solarwinds, LibreNMS)
• Experience with software defined networking technologies (NSX)
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, Go, etc.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Container networking
• Familiar with Agile methodology
• Familiar with version control, GIT experience preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00Salary Range 2: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.