Network Field Engineer (DoD SkillBridge) Level 2

Requisition ID: R10171414

Category: Engineering

Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: Secret

Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 75% of the Time

Positions Available: 2

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.

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 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.

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.

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.

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.

Outcome: Offer transitioning service members a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

1. Has served at least 180 days on active duty
2. Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
3. Will receive an honorable discharge
4. Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
5. Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
6. 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Network Field Engineer Level 2 .

What You’ll get to Do:

• 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 for 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.

Basic Qualifications for a Network Field Engineer Level 2:

1. Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience. An additional 4 years of experience in repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2. 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.
3. DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater certification (Security+ and CCNA or CCNP).
4. Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements.
5. Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (some travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month overseas deployments.
6. Active Secret security (or above) clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Combination of in-depth Cisco based IP networks, system administration experience with Linux, VMware and Windows 2008 Server and Windows 7 Professional.
• Completed Linux Certification.
• 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 Encryptor’s (HAIPEs), KG-210’s, KG-175’s, Red Hat Linux.

Salary Range: $65,500 - $98,300

Salary Range 2: $80,600 - $121,000

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.

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.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.