Principal Network Engineer/Sr. Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

16h•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Principal 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 Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Network Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.

Requirements

Principal Network Engineer: Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline AND 1 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
Sr. Principal Network Engineer: Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
Must have an US Government clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an interim Top Secret prior to starting, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Experience with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Experience with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate.
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 and 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.

Benefits

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
overtime
shift differential
a discretionary bonus
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.