Principal Engineer Network, Global NetOps Engr III

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$94,200–$141,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Below market

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About Northrop Grumman

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 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 314 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Engineer Network, Global NetOps Engr III

The Principal Engineer Network – Global NetOps Engr III joins the C2BMC program to support a complex, operational network environment. This role involves automating network configuration, deployment, and monitoring using Python, Ansible, Bash, and PowerShell. You will apply configuration management best practices via GitLab to manage infrastructure-as-code, version control, and change tracking. Responsibilities include developing network products for performance, security, and availability, while troubleshooting physical and logical issues across routing, switching, and firewalls. You will work within an Agile team to design solutions for the Missile Defense System, which enables the U.S. president and combatant commanders to plan ballistic missile defense operations and synchronize networked sensors. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and 8140 certification to maintain mission-ready capabilities for global and regional defense objectives.

What you'll do

  • Use Python, Ansible, and Bash to automate network configuration, deployment, and monitoring tasks.
  • Apply configuration management best practices using GitLab to manage infrastructure-as-code and version control.
  • Develop and maintain formal processes for deploying and operating capabilities in an operational network environment.
  • Design and implement network solutions that meet specific performance, security, and availability requirements.
  • Troubleshoot physical and logical network issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and related infrastructure.
  • Support real-world missions, tests, and exercises, including participation during nights and weekends as required.
  • Interpret and remediate STIG findings and network security vulnerabilities.
  • Execute work in an Agile team to meet customer requirements and program contractual commitments.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must possess a current, active Government-issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant work experience.
  • Must have experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell.
  • Must have experience with orchestration and automation tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
  • Must have experience troubleshooting physical and logical network events including routing, switching, and firewalls.
  • Must be able to work on-site in Colorado Springs, CO, and travel for deployments as required.

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