Secret-Cleared Network Architect & Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Network Architect to join the Weapon System Integration (WSI) team under Sentinel SEIT, working on Network Systems Integration (NSI). This role requires Secret clearance and supports program-wide networking governance, architecture development, and documentation.

You will mentor under a senior architect, apply MBSE practices, influence interfaces, and ensure hardware/software selections meet DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Mentor under a senior-level architect on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development.

Responsibilities

• Mentor under a senior-level architect on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development
• Use Model-Based Systems Engineering practices to design, test, and verify network capabilities
• Drive logical/physical network architecture governance, tool standardization, and system-level network architecture development
• Coordinate with other (SDV and BU) MBSE governance and network developer teams
• Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables
• Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing
• Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
• Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development
• Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
• Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable
• Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies
• Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers

Skills

MBSE

Networking architecture

DoD standards

Mentorship

Requirements translation

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Network Architect to join the Weapon System Integration (WSI) team under Sentinel SEIT, working on Network Systems Integration (NSI). This role requires Secret clearance and supports program-wide networking governance, architecture development, and documentation.

You will mentor under a senior architect, apply MBSE practices, influence interfaces, and ensure hardware/software selections meet DoD requirements.