Principal Network Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret 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. At Northrop Grumman, we 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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Network Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman 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. Responsibilities: Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the programs 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 the peers, SMEs, and government engineers. Occasional travel may be required Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; OR 1 year of experience with STEM PhD degree An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree. Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection. Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including 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, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS. Ability to travel 10% of the time Must be a US Citizen Clearance: A current/active U.S Government Interim Secret clearance or higher. Preferred Qualifications: DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent. A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a 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, like 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 Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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