Job Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Northrop Grumman, a leader in revolutionary systems that are shaping the future. Our dedicated team seeks a highly skilled Senior Network Engineering Expert to drive innovative solutions within our classified projects. We offer relocation assistance to our team members.
As a key player in the Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team, you will be instrumental in maintaining, designing, and improving our classified networks, ensuring operational excellence in a collaborative team environment. Be part of an organization that values intellectual curiosity and encourages bold ideas!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring seamless operations of classified LAN/WAN networks.
• Planning, designing, configuring, and installing network hardware to meet customer needs.
• Maintaining expertise in networking technology, including routers, firewalls, switches, and gateways.
• Proposing cost-effective solutions to management based on current and future communication needs.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive network documentation and operational instructions.
• Installing and configuring Cisco routers, switches, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Managing Cisco Call Manager VoIP systems.
• Conducting network monitoring and analysis for strategic planning.
• Coordinating third-party maintenance for network equipment when necessary.
• Designing network architecture and selecting appropriate hardware/software packages.
• Providing incident and service support in line with service level agreements.
• Collaborating with engineering users, systems administrators, and network teams.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Managing complex network designs and implementations.
• Finding creative solutions to intricate networking problems.
• Supporting project teams with clear project requirements and design solutions.
• Documenting network technologies and performing troubleshooting analyses.
• Implementing and troubleshooting LAN technologies such as VLANs and trunking.
• Providing advanced support for network issues.
• Working off-hours or weekends as needed to ensure network integrity.
• Utilizing analysis tools for network troubleshooting and documentation.
• Lifting equipment up to 40 pounds when necessary.
• Regularly interfacing with customers to manage installations and timely resolutions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years, or Associate's degree with 10 years, or High School Diploma with 12 years of IT experience.
• Current DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Active, fully adjudicated DOD Top Secret clearance.
• Abilities to maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance and access to Special Programs.
• Proficiency in designing and managing LAN & WAN networks, including Cisco hardware.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access.
• Network+ certification or CCNP/CCIE certifications.
• Experience with network analysis tools such as WireShark and SolarWinds.
• Knowledge of TACLANE configuration.
• Previous experience with network integration challenges and capacity analysis.
• Leadership experience or management of small teams.
Join us at Northrop Grumman, where you will have the flexibility, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment to expand your career. Enjoy exceptional benefits, a 9/80 work schedule, and a fantastic 401k matching program. Together, we can redefine what's possible!
The role is based in Redondo Beach, CA and requires on-site work due to its classified nature.
As a key player in the Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team, you will be instrumental in maintaining, designing, and improving our classified networks, ensuring operational excellence in a collaborative team environment. Be part of an organization that values intellectual curiosity and encourages bold ideas!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring seamless operations of classified LAN/WAN networks.
• Planning, designing, configuring, and installing network hardware to meet customer needs.
• Maintaining expertise in networking technology, including routers, firewalls, switches, and gateways.
• Proposing cost-effective solutions to management based on current and future communication needs.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive network documentation and operational instructions.
• Installing and configuring Cisco routers, switches, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Managing Cisco Call Manager VoIP systems.
• Conducting network monitoring and analysis for strategic planning.
• Coordinating third-party maintenance for network equipment when necessary.
• Designing network architecture and selecting appropriate hardware/software packages.
• Providing incident and service support in line with service level agreements.
• Collaborating with engineering users, systems administrators, and network teams.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Managing complex network designs and implementations.
• Finding creative solutions to intricate networking problems.
• Supporting project teams with clear project requirements and design solutions.
• Documenting network technologies and performing troubleshooting analyses.
• Implementing and troubleshooting LAN technologies such as VLANs and trunking.
• Providing advanced support for network issues.
• Working off-hours or weekends as needed to ensure network integrity.
• Utilizing analysis tools for network troubleshooting and documentation.
• Lifting equipment up to 40 pounds when necessary.
• Regularly interfacing with customers to manage installations and timely resolutions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years, or Associate's degree with 10 years, or High School Diploma with 12 years of IT experience.
• Current DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Active, fully adjudicated DOD Top Secret clearance.
• Abilities to maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance and access to Special Programs.
• Proficiency in designing and managing LAN & WAN networks, including Cisco hardware.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access.
• Network+ certification or CCNP/CCIE certifications.
• Experience with network analysis tools such as WireShark and SolarWinds.
• Knowledge of TACLANE configuration.
• Previous experience with network integration challenges and capacity analysis.
• Leadership experience or management of small teams.
Join us at Northrop Grumman, where you will have the flexibility, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment to expand your career. Enjoy exceptional benefits, a 9/80 work schedule, and a fantastic 401k matching program. Together, we can redefine what's possible!
The role is based in Redondo Beach, CA and requires on-site work due to its classified nature.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Network Engineering Expert - Top Secret position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
