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Staff Network Architect - R10207750

Northrop Grumman, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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Northrop Grumman RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Overview

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 . Description

In this role, the successful candidate will design and plan network communication systems. Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. 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 OSPF, BGP and EIGRP is a plus. Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and software interconnections and interfacing (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, etc.). Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capabilities. Build deployable field units in Aurora as part of this role. Candidates must be willing to voluntarily submit to a polygraph if required after employment. Candidates are required to travel a minimum of 20%. Basic Qualifications

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 Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $155,500.00 - $233,300.00. The salary range represents a general guideline; offers depend on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays and PTO. Additional Information

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; timelines may be shortened or extended based on business needs. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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