Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Network Architect - 18391. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Digital Ecosystem (DE) on the Sentinel program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
• Execute a comprehensive network strategy, aligned with the organization’s goals, and focuses on digital engineering, digital thread, and advanced analytics across weapon system design for initial development through sustainment.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure, to include network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection per DoD requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and business leaders to align data initiatives with program goals.
• Responsible for design and implementation of network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
• Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures
• Develop and enable program network risks management process in concurrence with program risk management.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management and analytics and ensure proper utilization where applicable.
• Mentor and support building a high-performing network team.
• Work with Cyber SSE Lead to drive the end-to-end RMF process, produce System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), and POA&Ms.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or a Masters’ Degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 8 years of relevant experience. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, architecting, and deploying complex network infrastructures.
• Experience producing Network Topology Diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup.
• Software Engineering Experience
• Amazon Cloud/Hybrid Cloud Experience A must
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in data engineering, data science, computer science, cloud computing, or a related field.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Certifications: Network+, CCNP, CCIE, Security+
• Experience with or understanding network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash, and Shell.
• Secure Network Design
• SYSML and UAF Models Experience
• Experience with DISA STIGs as they apply to network devices
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 12 years relevant experience, or Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years (4 years can substitute for degree)
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application and ability to obtain/maintain SAP approval
- Demonstrated expertise designing, architecting, and deploying complex network infrastructures
- Experience producing Network Topology Diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup
- Software engineering experience
- Amazon Cloud / Hybrid Cloud experience (AWS)
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in data engineering, data science, computer science, cloud computing, or related field
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- Certifications: Network+, CCNP, CCIE, Security+
- Experience with or understanding of network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash, and Shell
- Secure network design experience
- SysML and UAF models experience
- Experience with DISA STIGs as they apply to network devices
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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