Electronic Network Engineer, Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman

. Design, implement and support network infrastructure components including routers, switches and firewalls .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,800 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on security and compliance. Proficient in network automation and documentation, with the ability to collaborate effectively in engineering environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Infrastructure DesignTCP/IP and Routing ProtocolsDoD 8140 IAT Level II CertificationCisco Networking ExperienceNetwork Automation Scripting

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Hard Skills

Network TroubleshootingNetwork Device ConfigurationRoot Cause AnalysisNetwork Performance OptimizationData Center ArchitectureNetwork Security FeaturesSD-WAN and IPSEC UnderstandingTechnical Documentation AuthoringVersion Control with GitAgile Methodology Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationProblem-SolvingAbility to Interface with Management

Tools & Technologies

Cisco NexusAnsiblePythonVMwareSolarWindsSplunkJiraGitLabKubernetesEVE-NG

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8140 IAT Level II CertificationCCNA or Higher Networking CertificationActive US Government Secret ClearanceTop Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Clearance

Industry Keywords

Network InfrastructureElectronic EngineeringSTEM DisciplineMilitary COMSEC ProceduresDISA Security STIGs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleFirewallsKubernetesLinuxPythonSplunkTCP/IPVMwareVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement and support network infrastructure components including routers, switches and firewalls
Monitor and optimize network performance
Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams and standards
Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
Support incident response as needed
Develop engineering and automated deployments for datacenter system configurations
Collaborate with engineers to install, troubleshoot and redline documented procedures
Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment
Support the software integration lab and end-to-end communication
Make network changes, enhance and improve network systems and architecture
Troubleshoot complex network issues and resolve discovered bugs
Work full-time on-site at the facility
Travel up to 25% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Electronic Network Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and years of related engineering experience
Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience
Must be able to obtain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification within a reasonable time upon hire
Understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing, IP subnetting, VLANs and routing protocols
Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting
Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Visio and PowerPoint
Knowledge of network security features such as IP access-lists
Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred: Current applicable SAP clearance
Preferred: Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance
Preferred: Active DoD 8140-approved IAT Level II or higher certification
Preferred: CCNA or higher networking certification
Preferred: Experience with Cisco Nexus, ACI Fabrics and Catalyst switches
Preferred: Experience with data center architecture
Preferred: Network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash and Shell
Preferred: Knowledge of VMware and NSX networking solutions
Preferred: Understanding of SD-WAN, GRE, IPSEC, DMVPN, MPLS, QoS and Multicast
Preferred: Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP
Preferred: Familiarity with SolarWinds, SuzieQ, Splunk and/or Cisco ISE
Preferred: Familiarity with Windows, Linux and VMware configuration and troubleshooting
Preferred: Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE encryptors and military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures
Preferred: Familiarity with EVE-NG, GNS3, Cisco Modeling Lab and VIRL
Preferred: Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs
Preferred: Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, GitLab and GitHub
Preferred: Experience with Kubernetes and container networking
Preferred: Familiarity with Agile methodology
Preferred: Version control and Git experience
Ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration and update documentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business