Northrop Grumman
PrincipalNetworkEngineer
“Principal Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Network engineering, Network design, Network deployment, Network maintenance. Plan network solutions. Design network solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
99.9% availability of firewalls; 99.9% availability of routing; 99.9% availability of wireless services
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Clearance required, Secret clearance, On-site work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, PhD with 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma with 9 years of relevant experience, Current U. S. Government Secret level security clearance, Experience with managed network solutions, Large-scale technical network engineering project experience, Experience with Cisco Router and Switch equipment, Experience with Cisco Firewall Network Equipment, Experience with Cisco Wireless Technology, Experience with Cellular Technology, Knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol, Knowledge of Cisco Router and Switch products, Knowledge and experience with LAN/WAN protocols, Knowledge and experience with multicast, Knowledge and experience with QoS, Knowledge and experience with CoS, Knowledge and experience with OSPF
Nice to Have
SDWAN methodologies/equipment experience, Experience leading enterprise projects, Experience in designing network solutions, Experience leading network implementation projects, Project Management certification, Experience using test equipment, Knowledge of Cisco Firewalls, Knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls, Current U. S. government Top Secret security clearance
What You'll Do.
Plan network solutions
Design network solutions
Deploy network solutions
Produce design review packages
Install Cisco core network equipment
Commission Cisco core network equipment
Coordinate cabling projects
Provide Tier 2/3 troubleshooting
Ensure 99.9% availability
Execute corrective actions
Perform hardware replacements
Perform software upgrades
Maintain documentation
Serve as technical liaison with vendors
Translate business requirements
Implement security policies
Enforce security policies
Participate in after-action reviews
Recommend process enhancements
Mentor junior engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with customers; Work with vendors; Work with suppliers; Work with construction teams; Work with sector customer base; Work with junior engineers
Communication Scope
Technical liaison
Process & Methodology
Project management
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