Network Engineer - Level 2 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
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Redondo Beach, CA · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph
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's Space Sector is seeking a Network Engineer - Level 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
What you'll get to do:
Design, deployment and maintenance of networks.
Interface with other groups to gain a heightened understanding of customer network requirements to include implementation of DISA STIGs.
Ancillary duties will include, but are not limited to: evaluation of vendor products, providing recommendations to purchase hardware and software, providing backup recovery, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, building of systems and computing asset management.
Architect and assist in the successful deployment of international networks.
Implement Cyber requirements via STIG automation.
Integration of networks / time servers and other network devices.
Assist with integrating products within labs and development environments.
Help to maintain the information assurance posture of the system.
Formulate innovative solutions to problems as they arise.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
Experience with IP subnetting
Experience with L1 thru L3 networking
Experience with static and dynamic routing protocols
Knowledge of Cisco Systems networking, to include the deployment of complex WAN configurations across several sites (including international)
DISA STIG as they apply to network devices
Security+ Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Solarwinds network monitoring
Experience with Cisco ISE applications
Experience with Crypto units
Microsoft Visio Diagram creation
CISSP or Microsoft OS Certification
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.