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Join to apply for the Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Engineer - R10192681 role at Northrop Grumman RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within Northrop Grumman Space Systems 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Tier III Network Engineer to join our team based in Aurora, Colorado at Buckley SFB. The Network Engineer will support the customer’s computer data communications systems, providing design specifications, testing, and inspections for computer networks; planning and implementing upgrades; as well as analyzing and organizing hardware and software solutions through network modeling. About the program : As a Network Engineer, you’ll be joining an existing on-contract classified program called Broadside supporting critical national security missions. The team in Aurora, CO, and Chantilly, VA, supports a prime contractor with over 300 team members. The role involves WAN/LAN development, maintenance, installation, design, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software, including security measures, and supporting network connectivity and issue resolution. Staff at Principal (T03) and Senior Principal (T04) levels are expected to quickly gain mission and system domain knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to program objectives. This position may be filled at either level based on the candidate’s qualifications. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Network Engineer Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of Network Engineering experience, or Master's degree with 4 years of experience Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI or Full Scope Polygraph Active/current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 certification At least 4 years of Network Engineering experience with Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Cabling, Hardware configuration/installation with CISCO and/or Juniper equipment Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Network Engineer Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of Network Engineering experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI or Full Scope Polygraph Active/current Security+ certification or equivalent At least 4 years of Network Engineering experience with Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Cabling, Hardware configuration/installation with CISCO and/or Juniper equipment Preferred Qualifications 6+ years of experience with network hardware and software, demonstrating proficiency Experience with enterprise and classified networks Strong communication and technical documentation skills Experience mentoring and collaborating in teams Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds occasionally Availability to support after hours and weekends as needed Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500 Salary Range 2: $124,900 - $187,300 The salary depends on factors such as experience, education, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability coverage, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance. Additional details: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr