Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Engineer - R10192681

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering organization as a Network Engineer, where your expertise will support critical national security missions. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects, managing and enhancing complex network systems. You will collaborate with a talented team, ensuring robust network performance and security. With a focus on professional growth, you’ll mentor others and contribute to mission objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the defense and space manufacturing industry while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability coverage

Savings plans

Paid holidays

PTO

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Network Engineering with a focus on classified networks.
• Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support customer’s computer data communications systems and network upgrades.
• Analyze and organize hardware and software solutions through network modeling.

Skills

Network Engineering

Switching

Routing

Firewalls

Cabling

Hardware configuration

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

CISCO

Juniper

Job description

Join to apply for the Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Engineer - R10192681 role at Northrop Grumman

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Tier III Network Engineer to join our team based in Aurora, Colorado at Buckley SFB.

The Network Engineer will support the customer’s computer data communications systems, providing design specifications, testing, and inspections for computer networks; planning and implementing upgrades; as well as analyzing and organizing hardware and software solutions through network modeling.

About the program: As a Network Engineer, you’ll be joining an existing on-contract classified program called Broadside supporting critical national security missions. The team in Aurora, CO, and Chantilly, VA, supports a prime contractor with over 300 team members. The role involves WAN/LAN development, maintenance, installation, design, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software, including security measures, and supporting network connectivity and issue resolution.

Staff at Principal (T03) and Senior Principal (T04) levels are expected to quickly gain mission and system domain knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to program objectives. This position may be filled at either level based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Network Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of Network Engineering experience, or Master's degree with 4 years of experience
• Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Active/current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 certification
• At least 4 years of Network Engineering experience with Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Cabling, Hardware configuration/installation with CISCO and/or Juniper equipment

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Network Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of Network Engineering experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience
• Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Active/current Security+ certification or equivalent
• At least 4 years of Network Engineering experience with Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Cabling, Hardware configuration/installation with CISCO and/or Juniper equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with network hardware and software, demonstrating proficiency
• Experience with enterprise and classified networks
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Experience mentoring and collaborating in teams
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Availability to support after hours and weekends as needed

Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500
Salary Range 2: $124,900 - $187,300

The salary depends on factors such as experience, education, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability coverage, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing