RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
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We are looking for you to join our team as a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Network Engineer based out of Annapolis Junction or Linthicum, MD. As an HPC Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation.
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) Business Area's (BA) Research Computing (RC) organization seeks high-performance computing (HPC) professionals to support its growing teams of scientists and engineers. The MDA RC organization is responsible for the design, development, deployment, security, operation, monitoring, management, and support of all computational hardware and software used for basic research, modeling and simulation, circuit design, and circuit testing. RC oversees multiple highly complex large compute clusters that are required in the daily work of users of diverse backgrounds, roles, and responsibilities. RC is searching for HPC operations, administration, and applications experts excited to learn new technologies and contribute to a highly dynamic organization.
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain performance of network within a high-performance compute cluster
Contribute to design of new high-performance compute clusters
Diagnose and resolve acute network faults
Interface with external network administrators to maintain system performance
Assess and report on network-induced operational risks and propose mitigation strategies
Configure networks to meet customer requirements
Interface with user support staff to assess operational reality and adapt to needs as they arise
Interface with HPC System Administrators to diagnose network limitations
Monitor and maintain network hardware
Basic Qualifications: Sr. Staff Network Engineer
Bachelor's degree with 14 years' relevant experience; 12 years' experience with a Master's Degree; 10 years with PhD. Will consider 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree.
Strong Linux (Red Hat) proficiency
Strong knowledge and experience with concepts of network fabrics for high-performance computing applications
Strong knowledge and experience maintaining compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Strong knowledge and experience monitoring, maintaining, and benchmarking high-performance network hardware
Experience directing technical work of a small team of Linux Systems Administrators
Candidate Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance: Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain an Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph security clearance
IAT Level II certification
Experience with Cisco, InfiniBand, Slingshot, RoCE, and/or OmniPath network technologies
Experience with MPI-based implementations
Experience with parallel file systems
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Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00The 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.