Northrop Grumman
Senior Principal Network Engineer - R10216200
Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Senior Principal Network Engineer - R10216200
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Northrop Grumman
in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance type: Secret. Travel: 25% of the time.
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 enables us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. 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.
Responsibilities
Interpret, allocate, tailor, write, and flow requirements to all levels of a system architecture.
Design and develop network architecture, perform network hardware and software integration and testing, and analyze requirements.
Conduct trade studies, document subsystem architectures, analyze performance, and evaluate Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate network solutions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; or Master’s degree and 6 years; or PhD and 4 years.
Experience with Cisco IOS, IP4 network design, including IP subnetting and dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF or EIGRP.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches with Cisco IOS.
Basic understanding of advanced network topics, such as DMVPN/GRE/IPSEC tunnels.
Experience with network defense systems (firewalls, ACL, IDS, IPS).
Familiarity with Windows and Linux network configurations.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., CCNA Security or Security+CE).
Active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Security+.
Experience with software‑defined networks (e.g., Cisco SDWAN).
Experience with network simulations (Cisco Modeling Lab or GNS3).
Working knowledge of tactical wireless communications technologies (e.g., LOS, BLOS).
The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time on‑site at our facility; once established, the position may offer a hybrid work environment with scheduled telework days approved at the manager’s discretion.
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.
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.
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Senior Principal Network Engineer - R10216200
role at
Northrop Grumman
in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance type: Secret. Travel: 25% of the time.
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 enables us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. 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.
Responsibilities
Interpret, allocate, tailor, write, and flow requirements to all levels of a system architecture.
Design and develop network architecture, perform network hardware and software integration and testing, and analyze requirements.
Conduct trade studies, document subsystem architectures, analyze performance, and evaluate Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate network solutions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; or Master’s degree and 6 years; or PhD and 4 years.
Experience with Cisco IOS, IP4 network design, including IP subnetting and dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF or EIGRP.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches with Cisco IOS.
Basic understanding of advanced network topics, such as DMVPN/GRE/IPSEC tunnels.
Experience with network defense systems (firewalls, ACL, IDS, IPS).
Familiarity with Windows and Linux network configurations.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., CCNA Security or Security+CE).
Active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Security+.
Experience with software‑defined networks (e.g., Cisco SDWAN).
Experience with network simulations (Cisco Modeling Lab or GNS3).
Working knowledge of tactical wireless communications technologies (e.g., LOS, BLOS).
The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time on‑site at our facility; once established, the position may offer a hybrid work environment with scheduled telework days approved at the manager’s discretion.
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.
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.
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