Principal Network Architect: Secret Cloud & Classified Networks

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Network Communications professional to support its Classified Solutions team. The role focuses on secure network design, cloud connectivity, and operational performance for government Secret environments.

The position is on-site at multiple U.S. locations, requiring a DoD Secret clearance and strong LAN/WAN expertise to enable secure cloud adoption and enclave connectivity.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant network engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced network administration and engineering for classified gov't contracts.
• Administer and optimize LAN, WAN, VPN, and encryption tech for secure connectivity.
• Plan, design, configure, and document network solutions for enterprise and program enclaves.
• Lead configuration, testing, accreditation support, and deployment in classified environments.

Skills

Network engineering

Security clearance

DoD 8140 IAT/IAM II

LAN/WAN design

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

Wireshark

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Network Communications professional to support its Classified Solutions team. The role focuses on secure network design, cloud connectivity, and operational performance for government Secret environments.

The position is on-site at multiple U.S. locations, requiring a DoD Secret clearance and strong LAN/WAN expertise to enable secure cloud adoption and enclave connectivity.