Senior Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

113d • $137,400 - $206,000 • Hybrid

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Network Engineer to our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting MQ-4C Triton Program. We are seeking a highly experienced engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise network infrastructures. The selected candidate will play a key role in network architecture, operations, and modernization efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience
• Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP
• Experience with airborne networks, tactical links, and satellite communications to include common commercial and military BLOS and LOS links
• Experience in deploying, configuring, and security hardening Cisco Network Devices
• Understanding of IPv4 and network design, including IP subnetting 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
• Familiarity with network management protocols like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS, network simulation tools, and load testing (e.g. CML, GNS3)
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent
• Familiarity with government grade encryption gear such as TACLANES or HAIPES
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket), Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies
• Strong understanding of networking strategies including software defined networking over wide area networks
• Familiarity with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, and switches, CML a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
• Monitor and optimize network performance
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues and provide support with incidents response as needed
• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree