Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $103,600–$155,400 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $130k

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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 208 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,400–$187,900 across 206 roles with salary data.

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Join our team as a Principal Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman’s San Diego office, where you will play a pivotal role in the company's digital transformation through Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices. Your responsibilities include consulting on advanced technologies, installing and maintaining hardware and software, ensuring compliance with cyber requirements, recommending system enhancements, and solving complex problems across disciplines. You will work with cutting-edge tools like Kubernetes networking, Terraform for infrastructure as code, and AIOps platforms, while also having opportunities to travel for installations and customer support. Ideal candidates have a strong background in network design and operations across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with experience in Zero Trust principles and SASE concepts.

Skills

AWS Azure Google Cloud Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD Zero Trust SASE SD-WAN AIOps Python DISA STIGs Spirent Ixia PacketStorm HAIPE SSH crypto negotiation Linux

What you'll do

Perform as a consultant on specialized information technologies and methodologies.
Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
Solve complex problems in Agile, Networking, and Software environments.
Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software for network systems.
Manage network infrastructure using Terraform with state management and CI/CD integration.
Apply Zero Trust principles including microsegmentation and identity-based policy enforcement.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience applying Zero Trust principles including microsegmentation and identity-based policy enforcement.
Familiarity with SASE concepts and SD-WAN integration with cloud security services.
Design and operation experience with networking constructs in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Working knowledge of Kubernetes networking components like CNI, ingress, and NetworkPolicy.
Experience using Terraform to manage network infrastructure as code both on-premises and in the cloud.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

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