Principal/Sr. Principal Network Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
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United States of America
98K-181K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Principal/Sr. Principal Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman will design, implement, and troubleshoot network systems while collaborating closely with team members. The role involves advising on new technologies, completing network configurations, and analyzing technical requirements to enhance system architecture.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization 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. 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr. Principal Network Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal/Sr. Principal Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You’ll get to Do:

  • Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment
  • Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program’s systems
  • Implement engineering changes to the system as required
  • Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures
  • Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
  • Occasional travel may be required

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Engineer:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Master (MS) degree; OR 0 years of experience with STEM PhD degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.
  • Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.
  • Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.
  • Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE).
  • Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
  • Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.
  • Ability to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
  • Full on-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center campus
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.
  • CLEARANCE: Must be a US Citizen and must have or be able to obtain an Interim Secret/Secret clearance before you start

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Network Engineer:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 9 years of experience; OR 7 years of relevant experience with a Master (MS) degree; OR 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.
  • Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.
  • Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.
  • Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE).
  • Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
  • Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.
  • Ability to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
  • Full on-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center campus
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.
  • CLEARANCE: Must be a US Citizen and must have or be able to obtain an Interim Secret/Secret clearance before you start

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
  • A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
  • Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.
  • Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.
  • Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
  • 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 with (MIL) SATCOM equipment and services.
  • Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP and VTC
  • Experience with Cisco Modelling Labs (CML) or Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL).
  • Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
  • Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

    Salary Range: $97,500.00 - $146,300.00Salary Range 2: $120,900.00 - $181,300.00

    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.

    Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

    The Company
    HQ: Falls Church, VA
    85,636 Employees
    On-site Workplace

    What We Do

    We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.

    On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.

    Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.

    Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us.

    Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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