Network Architect - R10213012

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to fill an experienced Staff Network Architect in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position is located in Aurora, CO
. In this role, the successful candidate will design and plan network communication systems. Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. The candidate must be able to troubleshoot and isolate network faults and failures in a LAN/WAN environment. Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selections, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.

Conduct testing of network design. An understanding of dynamic routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) are a plus. This candidate will have to Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and software interconnections and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers etc. Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for building deployable field units in Aurora. Candidates must be willing to voluntarily submit to a polygraph if required after employment. Candidates are required to travel a minimum of 20%.

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years;
  An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement.
• Active Top Secret/SCI at time of application, and willingness to sit for a Full Scope polygraph
• Candidates are required to be Security+ certified.
• Candidates are required to travel a minimum of 20%
• Experience with: LAN/WAN and OSPF/BGP/EIGRP
• Switches, firewall, and router Hardware and Software Knowledge
• Encryption Knowledge

• Current, adjudicated Full Scope polygraph
• Security+ certified
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and software interconnections and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers etc. Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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…