Network Engineer/ Principal Network Engineer - Melbourne FL

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
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 / Principal Network Engineer to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. The selected candidate provide on-site network support at Melbourne, FL as well as 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.


This requisition may be filled at either a Network Engineer (T02) or Principal Network Engineer (T03).


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 NG sites as needed.
Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
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.