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Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Network Engineer/Sr. Principal Network Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
**This position may be filled by either at the Principal Network Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Network Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.**
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
The selected candidate will demonstrate technical skills, organization, be an effective communicator, and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate.
They will have the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish tasking.
Generally frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
Problem Solving
Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
Work under general supervision.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Network Engineer: (T03)
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.
Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiar with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
Basic Qualifications:
Sr. Principal Network Engineer: (T04)
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.
Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiar with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications:
DODD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications
A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
Experience with authentication and data encryption methods, to include securing communications at either the datalink or network layer
Experience with embedded systems, Unix and Linux operating systems, single board computers, servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions
Experience with non-Cisco networking environments such as Juniper or Palo Alto.
Experience with virtualization environments
Working knowledge of cyber security and Risk Managed Framework (RMF), STIGs and associated elements
Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.
Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
Experience with tactical/military radio networks, like Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.
Experience performing troubleshooting with traffic capture tools, such as Wireshark and tcpdump, nmap and netcat.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years related experience (Principal) OR Bachelor's in STEM with 8+ years related experience (Sr. Principal); alternate: Master's/PhD with reduced experience as listed
- Active, in-scope DoD Secret security clearance granted/renewed within the past 6 years
- Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiar with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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