Senior Network Engineer
Northrop Grumman
- Tampa, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Command line experience configuring Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches
- Ability to provide design documentation and engineering assistance on Cisco switches and routers prior to shipment and installation
- Develop secure baseline configurations of Cisco switches and routers to a DISA STIG level requirement
- Able to conduct analysis of alternatives and develop an engineering basis for product selection criteria resulting in solutions that represent the best value
- Analyze VMware's network traffic management to identify and resolve misconfigurations, software glitches, and ensure seamless VM connectivity.
- Troubleshoot overlay routing issues within VMware NSX, ensuring smooth operation and uninterrupted service delivery.
- Configure vRealize Operations (vROPS) to monitor and optimize VMware NSX performance.
- Quickly diagnose and resolve connectivity issues across both physical Cisco hardware and VMware NSX environments.
- Implement automation strategies to streamline network configuration processes, maximizing efficiency and minimizing manual intervention.
- Must be an expert in layer 2 and layer 3 networking and able to design and troubleshoot complex physical and virtual networks
- Must be knowledgeable in VMware NSX design, operation, and troubleshooting
- Must be knowledgeable in remote-access and dynamic multipoint VPN solutions
- Must be able to configure overlay and underlay networks and understand the dependencies and implications of changes
- Must be able to work multiple tasks simultaneously and perform schedule deconfliction
- US Citizenship is required with an active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance which was active in the last 24 months
- Must possess DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date
- 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD; NOTE: Four (4) years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree
- Core understanding of VMware vCenter and ESXi
- Able to develop automation scripts to deploy, configure, and maintain network components
- Able to use tools to interact with APIs automate configuration changes
- CCNP level or higher networking certification
- VCAP-NV level or higher networking certification
- During the first 30 days of employment onboarding activities to include Northrop Grumman training requirements, program overviews, system architecture familiarization, and department-specific training will establish a solid foundation for the new team member. Introductions to management and team leads will provide insight into the team dynamics while identifying key areas where the engineer can provide value to the mission.
- Day 30 through 90 will consist of further integrating the engineer into daily activities with a team lead to guide them. Tasks will be assigned in accordance with the appropriate pace needed to ensure process and system architecture assimilation.
- Day 90 and onward will consist of mission-guided projects and opportunities for the engineer to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment. From leading day-to-day activities in the operations department, to testing cutting-edge feature enhancements to the enterprise architecture, the engineer will have the ability to invest in their future while delivering maximum value to our customer’s mission.