Principal Network & Cloud Communications – Secret Cloud

Northrop Grumman

Linthicum (MD)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 155,000

Full time

15 hours ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Principal Network Communications professional to design, implement, and secure complex LAN/WAN environments across on-premise and cloud with secret clearance requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-domain connectivity, air-gapped enclaves, and collaboration with cyber, systems, cloud, and program teams to deliver integrated classified infrastructure solutions in support of government contracts.

Qualifications

  • Master's or bachelor's degree with relevant network experience.
  • US government Secret clearance (minimum) or CE program enrollment.
  • Experience with LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
  • DoD 8570/IAT II requirements or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and harden classified network environments.
  • Administer LAN/WAN, VPN, routing, and encryption for secure connectivity.
  • Plan and document network solutions for enterprise enclaves.
  • Lead deployment and accreditation of network solutions in classified environments.
  • Develop diagrams, plans, and troubleshooting guidance for complex networks.

Skills

Network engineering
Network administration
Security clearance
DoD 8140 requirements
LAN/WAN design
Routing protocols
Firewall configuration
VPN technologies
Collaboration across teams

Education

Master's Degree in a related field
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
DoD 8140/IAT II knowledge

Tools

Wireshark
SolarWinds
Grafana
Prometheus
Ansible
Terraform
Load balancing tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Principal Network Communications professional to design, implement, and secure complex LAN/WAN environments across on-premise and cloud with secret clearance requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-domain connectivity, air-gapped enclaves, and collaboration with cyber, systems, cloud, and program teams to deliver integrated classified infrastructure solutions in support of government contracts.

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