United States-Virginia-Dulles, United States of America
Onsite
Not Available
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Network Engineer to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations organization.
The selected candidate will provide on-site network support at Dulles, VA plus several remote sites to support the network infrastructure. This position will be located in Dulles, VA. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Dulles, VA campus - this is NOT a remote work opportunity plus several remote sites to support the network infrastructure.
A successful candidate will work with a team in supporting the LAN/WAN. We are looking for a highly motivated, self-driven individual with experience in networking.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to clients, respond to their request promptly and resolve network issues.
Proficient knowledge with Cisco routers and switches.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP related protocols, Dynamic Routing Protocols, Switching technologies and features.
Maintains in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends, etc., for the Networking discipline, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, interconnection.
Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.
Ability to successfully solve network related problems reported by users.
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Creates and ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Occasionally travel to other Northrop Grumman sites as needed.
Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.
Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
Skilled with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Visio.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
2 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors or Masters.
Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Experience with Cisco hardware and setting up switched networks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Cisco CCNA or CCNP
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
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