(DoD SkillBridge) Network Field Engineer / Principal Network Field Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: California
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time Description 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 worlds 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. NG- Military Internship Program Description: As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nations military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grummans 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 .The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members . Responsibilities for this internship position are: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. Goals _ Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC._ Objectives _- Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission Defining Possible on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities._ Outcome _ Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team._ DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Has served at least 180 days on active duty Is within 12 months of separation or retirement Will receive an honorable discharge Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship. Job Description: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission We are looking for you to join our team as a Network Field Engineer / Principal Network Field Engineer. _Please note, training will be conducted in San Diego, CA during the SkillBridge internship time period. If hired full time extended travel up to 75% to hazardous overseas duty locations is required._ What Youll get to Do: Have an opportunity to travel to sustained operational locations overseas and develop your technical expertise across the engineering spectrum. Be part of our field engineering team that operates and maintains complex tactical communication systems worldwide. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for Linux and Network Engineers to stay current with their certifications while expanding their skills outside traditional roles to include Linux, voice services, cyber security and a variety of military data links. You'll also get to: Support operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real world operations. Be primarily responsible ISSO duties - manage, maintain, troubleshoot and administer the airborne and terrestrial networking and Linux components of a communication system. Administer equipment and environments which include Linux servers/clients, network attached storage devices, virtual machines, routers, switches, firewalls, and taclanes. Other fundamental duties include basic Linux system administration, account management, data collection, syslog review and maintaining the systems cyber security posture. Tertiary duties include maintaining and troubleshooting voice services including Asterisk call managers and Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE). Use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and use standard desktop computer and Windows based tools to produce or edit documents including drawings, plans, procedures and reports. Assist and develop proficiency with performance of other engineering and operational duties as required in support of the 24/7 deployed operational network. Work closely with an Active Duty/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Prepare to learn and excel on a small multidisciplinary team responsible for troubleshooting a wide array of military voice and data services. Relay and receive information efficiently, work extended hours to meet deadlines, maneuver around equipment in test labs and aircraft _Extended travel up to 75% to hazardous overseas duty locations_ _This position may be filled as a_ _Network Field Engineer or Principal Network Field Engineer._ Basic Qualifications for a Network Field Engineer : 4 years experience with an Associates degree; 2 years with Bachelors degree. Note, 6 years in lieu of a degree will be considered with experience in repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems. Active Secret security (or above) clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years Experience administering Linux and Cisco client/server systems, managing IP based networks, and ability to solve difficult technical problems focused on the delivery of voice and data services over wireless IP networks DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater certification (Security ) and CISCO or Linux certification Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (some travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month overseas deployments Basic Qualifications for a Principal Network Field Engineer : 7 years experience with an Associates degree; 5 years with Bachelors degree; 3 years with Masters. Note, 9 years in lieu of a degree will be considered with experience in repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems. Active Secret security (or above) clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years Experience administering Linux and Cisco client/server systems, managing IP based networks, and ability to solve difficult technical problems focused on the delivery of voice and data services over wireless IP networks DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater certification (Security ) and CISCO or Linux certification Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (some travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month overseas deployments Preferred Qualifications: Combination of in-depth Cisco based IP networks, system administration experience with Linux, VMware and Windows 2008 Server and Windows 7 Professional General experience with; general computing and a working knowledge of military COMSEC, MIDS, SADL and communications radio hardware Experience working on and around aircraft and understanding of airborne equipment installation operation, maintenance and testing procedures and processes is highly desirable Working knowledge of EIGRP, BGP, 802.1Q, 802.1X, DMVPN, NTP, SNTP and VLANs Experience with High Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPEs), KG-210s, KG-175s, Red Hat Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Directory Server and VMware ESXi is a plus Salary Range: $61,900.00 - $92,900.00Salary Range 2: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ . 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. Get jobs targeted to you in your Twitter stream Thousands of jobs from a variety of niches. The cutting-edge book that finds you the best jobs & highest incomes. Directories of associations, employers, articles & more. Powered By Help us improve by sharing your feedback.

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