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Network Engineer (Level 3/4)

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-California-Redondo Beach Unknown 💰 $103K – $155K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $103K – $155K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Experience with degree or equivalent in network engineering
Category Networking & Telecom

About this role

This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining secure and efficient networks for aerospace defense projects, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and supporting international deployments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy networks
  • Maintain network security and compliance
  • Implement DISA STIGs
  • Troubleshoot network issues
  • Support international network deployment

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Cisco networking equipment, network automation tools, DISA STIGs compliance, routing protocols, and troubleshooting across L1-L3 network layers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior network engineer with extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure networks for aerospace defense projects, holding active SCI/CI Poly clearance. They should be proficient in Cisco networking, routing protocols, and network automation, with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Must-Have Skills

Active SCI/CI PolyExperience with IP subnettingExperience with L1 thru L3 networkingExperience with static and dynamic routing protocolsKnowledge of Cisco Systems networking8+ years relevant experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

Vendor evaluationNetwork automationInternational network deploymentCybersecurity implementation

Tools & Platforms

CiscoRouterSwitchFirewallNetwork Management ToolsDISA STIGsNetwork Automation Tools

Required Skills

Network DesignNetwork DeploymentNetwork MaintenanceDISA STIGsCybersecurityRouting ProtocolsCisco SystemsL1-L3 NetworkingIP SubnettingWANNetwork AutomationSystem DocumentationTroubleshootingSecurity PostureSystem IntegrationInternational Networks

Hard Skills

Network DesignNetwork DeploymentNetwork MaintenanceDISA STIGsCybersecurityNetwork InterfaceRouting ProtocolsCisco SystemsL1-L3 NetworkingIP SubnettingWANNetwork AutomationSystem DocumentationTroubleshootingSecurity PostureSystem IntegrationInternational Networks

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace, Defense, Government/Public Sector
Job Function Network engineering and security management for aerospace defense systems

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Active SCI/CI Poly

Keywords for Your Resume

Network DesignNetwork DeploymentNetwork MaintenanceDISA STIGsCybersecurityRouting ProtocolsCisco SystemsL1-L3 NetworkingIP SubnettingWANNetwork AutomationSystem DocumentationTroubleshootingSecurity PostureSystem IntegrationInternational NetworksCisco

Deal Breakers

No active SCI/CI Poly clearance, Less than 8 years relevant experience, Lack of experience with Cisco systems, No experience with DISA STIGs

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