Cyber Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Lab Operations, Engineering and Test Department. This role is in Palmdale, CA.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

In this role you will 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.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and ensuring that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions

• Participating in peer review of network documentation and configurations

• Providing regular monitoring, and network analysis, regarding short and long-range planning for SIL systems

• Coordinating third-party maintenance for network equipment

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

• Performing troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems

• Installing and configuring various vendors routers, switches and firewalls

• Periodically providing after-hours and weekend support

• Implementing and troubleshooting Internet Protocol (IP) routing protocols

We offer flexible work arrangements, a 4/10 schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and a friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. The role will require occasional 2nd shift work coverage and the occasional overtime and cross-training opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline AND 2 years of qualifiable professional/military experience in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of experience
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs, prior to the start of employment
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs.
• Professional experience with LAN/WAN based networks, (E.g. designing and maintaining networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, etc.)
• Professional experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related

• Current SCI, or SAP/SAR access

• Network+ certification and/or a Cisco CCNA (or a CCNA) or other Network Certification

• Security+ certified

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

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

Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

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.