Principal Network Engineer — Secure Cloud & Network Automation

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks Network Engineers for San Diego, CA. Roles involve consulting on advanced IT systems, installing and maintaining hardware/software, and ensuring cyber compliance. Strong emphasis on network security and cloud integration, with travel for installations and demos.

The position requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance; multiple seniority levels are considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related discipline plus 5 years of experience; additional 4 years can substitute for a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Consult on highly specialized information technologies and methodologies.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software.
• Comply with cyber requirements including antivirus and network services checks.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex problems across Agile, Networking, and Software environments.
• Travel for system installations, test support, and customer demos.

Skills

Zero Trust

SASE concepts

Kubernetes networking

Python automation

Terraform

CI/CD integration

DISA STIGs

SSH/crypto issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks Network Engineers for San Diego, CA. Roles involve consulting on advanced IT systems, installing and maintaining hardware/software, and ensuring cyber compliance. Strong emphasis on network security and cloud integration, with travel for installations and demos.

The position requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance; multiple seniority levels are considered.