Network Engineer - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.   Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a  Network Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) in Colorado Springs, CO.   Position Overview:   The selected Network Engineer – Level 3 or 4 will play a crucial role in the BMDS OPIR Architecture, Enterprise Sensor Lab, and Persistent Infrared Testbed Network and Infrastructure teams, assisting senior system administrators and network subject matter experts (SME’s) in managing and sustaining network components vital to the operations of associated support networks, both classified and unclassified.   Essential Functions:   • Knowledge of network architecture, engineering, design, implementation, and testing. • Understanding of network communication protocols and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP) and IP network troubleshooting. • Knowledge of network testing methodologies using routers, switches, and firewalls. • Knowledge of TCP/IP behavior, network communications and routing protocols, network traffic analysis, and troubleshooting experience. • Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools. • Support and maintain the networks of high-availability systems • Support occasional after-hour program activities and operational testing.     Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.   This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.   This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Network Engineer – Level 3 or a Senior Principal Network Engineer – Level 4.   Basic Qualifications:   Please note your updated and current security clearance level and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume if applicable.   • Principal Network Engineer – Level 3:   Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year with a PhD.; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree. • Sr.Principal Network Engineer – Level 4:   Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in STEM and 6 years of related experience, or 4 year with a PhD.; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree. • Applicants must possess a current DoD 8140 certification at I