Senior Principal Network Engineer
Northrop Grumman
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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $130,577–$178,425 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $104k versus about $155k for comparable roles.
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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.
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Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer (AHT) joins the Northrop Grumman Space Systems team to design and plan network communication systems while providing detailed schematics for network architecture. The role involves troubleshooting and isolating faults within LAN/WAN environments, selecting hardware and software for efficient solutions, and managing future capacity requirements. The candidate must maintain technical expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and COMSEC equipment to enhance network capabilities. Key technologies include Cisco router and switch hardware and software, along with Linux and Windows systems. This position addresses the critical challenge of maintaining secure and robust communication infrastructures for space systems. Candidates must possess a Top Secret security clearance, Security+ certification, and experience managing firewall modifications to ensure reliable connectivity across complex networking environments while evaluating emerging communication technologies to meet evolving technical requirements.
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Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.
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