Principal Network Engineer OR Senior Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Network Engineer to join their innovative team in San Diego. This role involves designing and optimizing secure, high-performance network infrastructures for cutting-edge projects. You will collaborate with talented engineers to tackle complex challenges and contribute to revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. If you have a passion for technology and a pioneering spirit, this is an incredible opportunity to make history while enjoying a dynamic work environment that values intellectual curiosity and diversity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Annual Bonuses

Long Term Incentives for Executives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in network design and optimization.
• Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II certification required.
• Experience with airborne networks and tactical links.

Responsibilities

• Design and support network infrastructure components such as routers and firewalls.
• Monitor and optimize network performance and document standards.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex network issues.

Skills

Network Design

Cisco Network Devices

Network Troubleshooting

IPv4 Protocols

Network Performance Monitoring

MS Office (PowerPoint, Visio)

Airborne Networks

Security Hardening

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

VMWare

CML

GNS3

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Network Engineer OR Senior Principal Network Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting the MQ-4C Triton Program.

We are seeking an experienced engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise network infrastructures. The selected candidate will play a key role in network architecture, operations, and modernization efforts.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
• Monitor and optimize network performance
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues and support incidents response as needed
• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

This position can be filled at either the Principal Network Engineer or Senior Principal Network Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
• Experience with airborne networks, tactical links, and satellite communications to include common commercial and military BLOS and LOS links
• Experience in deploying, configuring, and security hardening Cisco Network Devices
• Understanding of IPv4 and network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting
• Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
• Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS and network simulation tools and load testing (e.g. CML, GNS3)
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Network Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
• Experience with airborne networks, tactical links, and satellite communications to include common commercial and military BLOS and LOS links
• Experience in deploying, configuring, and security hardening Cisco Network Devices
• Understanding of IPv4 and network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting
• Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
• Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS and network simulation tools and load testing (e.g. CML, GNS3)
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
• Familiar with government grade encryption gear such as TACLANES or HAIPES
• Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket), Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies
• Strong understanding of networking strategies including software defined networking over wide area networks
• Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, and switches, CML a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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 and certain other restricted positions.