Senior Network Architect – Classified Systems (Secret/TS)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

401(k) matching program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Network Communications - Senior Network Admin to support classified government programs on-site in Azusa, CA. The role requires high-level network expertise and active security clearance.

You will define architectures, lead large-scale network deployments, and mentor teammates while coordinating with customers and internal leadership to ensure compliant, secure, and resilient systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience or higher with a degree.
• U.S. Government 8140/8570 IAT II cert required.
• Current U.S. Government Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps (SDWAN, ZeroTrust, cloud).
• Lead design, integration, and implementation of large-scale multidomain networks.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with government customers on requirements.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Network security

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree in STEM

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Associate Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

Cisco Call Manager

TACLANES / encryption

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Network Communications - Senior Network Admin to support classified government programs on-site in Azusa, CA. The role requires high-level network expertise and active security clearance.

You will define architectures, lead large-scale network deployments, and mentor teammates while coordinating with customers and internal leadership to ensure compliant, secure, and resilient systems.