Top Secret Cleared Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Engineer to define the future of our networks. The role requires collaboration across teams, robust problem solving, and adherence to security procedures for DoD programs.

The position offers growth in a high‑visibility program with a focus on agility, reliability, and cyber defense. Onsite work in Melbourne is expected with potential 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related engineering experience; or Master’s with 3 years; or Ph.D. with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain interim Top Secret clearance prior to start.
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance.
• Experience with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform moderately complex engineering tasks under general supervision.
• Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Propose solutions to technical problems of increasing scope and complexity.

Skills

AGILE processes

SCRUM

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Engineer to define the future of our networks. The role requires collaboration across teams, robust problem solving, and adherence to security procedures for DoD programs.

The position offers growth in a high‑visibility program with a focus on agility, reliability, and cyber defense. Onsite work in Melbourne is expected with potential 10% travel.