Principal Network Engineer/Sr. Principal Network Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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, 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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking aPrincipal Network Engineer/Sr. Principal Network Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

**This position may be filled by either at the Principal Network Engineerlevel OR at the Sr. Principal Network Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.**

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• The selected candidate will demonstrate technical skills, organization, be an effective communicator, and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate.

• They will have the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish tasking.

• Generally frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.

• Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned

• Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.

• Work under general supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Network Engineer: (T03)

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/militaryexperience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/militaryexperience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/militaryexperience in Engineering.

• Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.

• Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence)

• Familiar with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.

Basic Qualifications:

Sr. Principal Network Engineer: (T04)

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/militaryexperience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/militaryexperience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/militaryexperience in Engineering.

• Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.

• Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence)

• Familiar with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DODD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications

• A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.

• Experience with authentication and data encryption methods, to include securing communications at either the datalink or network layer

• Experience with embedded systems, Unix and Linux operating systems, single board computers, servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions

• Experience with non-Cisco networking environments such as Juniper or Palo Alto.

• Experience with virtualization environments

• Working knowledge of cyber security and Risk Managed Framework (RMF), STIGs and associated elements

• Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.

• 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 performing troubleshooting with traffic capture tools, such as Wireshark and tcpdump, nmap and netcat.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.