Network / IT
Network Engineer - Level 3 (26-221)
Northrop Grumman · Colorado Springs, CO
- Salary
- $94,200 - $141,200
- First seen
- Jun 26, 2026
- Verified
- Jul 9, 2026
- Minimum clearance
- Top Secret
- Active clearance
- Required
- Relocation
- No
- Experience
- 9+ years; 3+ with MS
- Office
- Colorado Springs location, Colorado Springs
Basic requirements
• Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree • Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start • Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs, including alternating work locations such as Schriever Space Force Base, Alaska, Guam, and Europe, to perform job duties such as deployments • This role requires candidates to demonstrate foundational networking knowledge through an industry‑recognized certification. Specifically, you must hold either: Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA ) – which validates skills in networking fundamentals, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and basic automation and programmability in Cisco environments; OR Juniper Networks Certified Associate ( JNCIA ) – which validates similar core networking skills focused on Juniper technologies, including networking fundamentals, routing and switching concepts, basic configuration and troubleshooting, and familiarity with Junos OS • Must be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies • Must have a stro