Principal Engineer Network - AHT (SW Integration) - Poland (NAREW)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), based out of Huntsville, Alabama. IBCS is a network-enabled command-and-control system that unifies air and missile defense sensors and shooters, delivering an integrated air picture and supporting integrated missile defense capabilities. The position is a Software/Systems Integrator role focused on integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)-based systems and networked systems of systems in tactical and laboratory environments. The engineer will provide day-to-day operating-system, software, and infrastructure integration support, software test support, and troubleshooting. The work includes integrating and maintaining RHEL systems and network configurations with government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires an active Secret clearance and travel up to 50% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience; or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
- Strong software, system, and network troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to script or work at the command-line level in RHEL and Windows-based systems using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python.
- Basic understanding of all phases of software development and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment.
- Basic understanding of networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.
- Active Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of routing and switching, with experience debugging network-oriented applications.
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
- Administration experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or higher.
- Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software in a security-constrained environment.
- Working knowledge of Linux systems in a Windows Domain environment.
- Experience with Air and Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC, or THAAD; experience with a sensor or weapon system; or Link 16 experience.
- Experience implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance on Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Previous experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, or Crucible.
- Ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
- Additional operating-system environment certification, such as MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, or VMware Certified.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and maintain RHEL systems and network configurations with GOTS and COTS products.
- Provide day-to-day operating-system, software, and infrastructure integration support.
- Support software testing and troubleshooting.
- Work with RHEL-based systems and networked systems of systems in tactical and laboratory environments.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
