Northrop Grumman Network Engineer Internship
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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship 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. The 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. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into Northrop Grumman.
The program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on Northrop Grumman leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
What You'll Get To Do:
The Northrop Grumman Resilient Network Solutions (RNS) operating unit seeks a highly-motivated Network Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. Our communication systems experts develop next-generation strategic and tactical communication systems for our armed forces. Realize the rewards of conquering a new challenge in a dynamic and highly-technical working environment by joining our team of qualified, diverse individuals. RNS network engineers design, integrate, and operate secure, military communications networks. They deliver detailed network schematics, hardware selections, and software configurations that meet performance requirements. Network engineers maintain an advanced technical understanding of TCP/IP networks and current products and technologies like routers, firewalls, and switches. They employ necessary tools and procedures to meet cyber-security requirements for sensitive/classified communications systems. Our engineers operate as part of an integrated product team to troubleshoot network problems and support various devices that use the network, including computers that run operating systems like Windows, Linux, and VMWare.
Ideal candidates for this position will have specific qualifications derived from practical experience and study. We seek networking experts that understand advanced networking features, network security, and network management. Candidates also benefit from experience with our common tools and equipment.
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
- 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD
- Current expertise with network specifications, configuration and System hardening
- Expertise with IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
- Expertise with network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
- Good understanding of advanced features like IPv6, GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
- Good understanding network security features like IP access-lists and stateful protocol inspections.
- Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS
- Ability to operate as part of an engineering team, including knowledge of related disciplines.
- Ability to interact with senior customer organizations and personnel.
- Ability to operate with considerable independence, and to self-identify/pursue long-term interests.
- Ability to communicate well, including proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship is required in order to obtain and maintain security clearance
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
- 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
- Current expertise with network specifications, configuration and System hardening
- Expertise with IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
- Expertise with network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
- Good understanding of advanced features like IPv6, GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
- Good understanding network security features like IP access-lists and stateful protocol inspections.
- Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS
- Ability to operate as part of an engineering team, including knowledge of related disciplines.
- Ability to interact with senior customer organizations and personnel.
- Ability to operate with considerable independence, and to self-identify/pursue long-term interests.
- Ability to communicate well, including proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship is required in order to obtain and maintain security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, JNCIA/JNCIE, or equivalent.
- Familiar with network management applications, like WhatsUpGold, Splunk, Solarwinds, and/or Cisco ISE.
- Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
- Experience with tactical/military radio networks, like Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.
- Experience with (MIL) SATCOM equipment and services.
- Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP and VTC
- Experience with Cisco Modelling Labs (CML) or Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL).
- Experience with wide-area service-provider technologies like MPLS and SONET
- Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00 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 provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.