Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer

Join to apply for the Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer - R10213150 role at Northrop Grumman Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance Secret clearance required. 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. Our organization 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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our enterprise‑wide digital transformation. Through the use of model‑based engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent and team‑oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. What You’ll Get To Do Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies into the program’s systems Implement engineering changes to the system as required Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end‑to‑end system architectures Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with peers, SMEs, and government engineers Occasional travel may be required Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Engineer Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree; OR 1 year of experience with a STEM PhD degree Additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection Understanding of IP4 and IP6 network design, including subnetting and protocols such as BGP, OSPF and EIGRP Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally Cisco IOS/IOS‑XE) Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality‑of‑service, VLANs, and multicast Familiar with network management protocols, such as SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS Ability to travel 10% of the time Must be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Basic Qualifications For Sr Principal Network Engineer Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree; OR 4 years of experience with a STEM PhD degree Additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection Understanding of IP4 and IP6 network design, including subnetting and protocols such as BGP, OSPF and EIGRP Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally Cisco IOS/IOS‑XE) Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality‑of‑service, VLANs, and multicast Familiar with network management protocols, such as SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS Ability to travel 10% of the time Must be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications DoD 8570 security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent Professional certification specific to networking (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent) Familiar with network management applications like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMware configuration and troubleshooting Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures Experience with tactical/military radio networks such as Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2 Experience with (MIL) SATCOM equipment and services Experience with Cisco Unified Communications/VoIP and VTC Experience with Cisco Modelling Labs (CML) or Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL) Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio Active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance Benefits This position may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Employees may also receive benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Employment Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing Equal Opportunity Employer Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit Northrop Grumman EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr