Principal Classified Cloud Network Architect

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Communications professional to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations Classified Solutions team. The role involves on-site, full-time work across Redondo Beach, CA; Rolling Meadows, IL; BWI Linthicum, MD; and Melbourne, FL, focusing on secure cloud adoption and cross-domain connectivity.

You will lead complex network solutions spanning Microsoft Azure - Government Secret Cloud and AWS Government Secret Cloud, including air-gapped enclaves, with

Qualifications

• Must have current or ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Experience designing, implementing, securing, and sustaining classified networks.
• Strong knowledge of cloud connectivity between on-prem and government cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced network administration and engineering in support of classified government contracts, including design, implementation, hardening, troubleshooting, and sustainment of infrastructure for Azure Government Secret Cloud and AWS Government Secret Cloud, plus air-gapped enclaves.
• Administer and optimize LAN, WAN, VPN, boundary defense, routing, switching, and encryption for secure connectivity between on-premises classified networks and cloud-hosted secret environments.
• Plan, design, configure, implement, and document network solutions for enterprise and program-specific enclaves, including secure transport and segmentation for government cloud workloads.
• Lead configuration, testing, accreditation support, and deployment of routing, switching, firewall, and security appliances in classified environments, ensuring compatibility with cloud connectivity and mission requirements.
• Develop and present technical network design recommendations to management, program stakeholders, and partner teams for complex classified and cloud-connected architectures.
• Conduct capacity planning, performance analysis, and growth forecasting for classified networks and cloud enclaves, with actionable recommendations for program leadership.
• Develop, refine, and maintain network standards, implementation patterns, security documentation, and operational procedures for compliant use of government clouds and air-gapped networks.
• Resolve complex network incidents and security events affecting classified environments, coordinating across cybersecurity, systems, cloud, and program teams to restore operations.

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Communications professional to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations Classified Solutions team. The role involves on-site, full-time work across Redondo Beach, CA; Rolling Meadows, IL; BWI Linthicum, MD; and Melbourne, FL, focusing on secure cloud adoption and cross-domain connectivity.

You will lead complex network solutions spanning Microsoft Azure - Government Secret Cloud and AWS Government Secret Cloud, including air-gapped enclaves, with