This role pays less than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,000–$191,543
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$130k
versus about
$161k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
455 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,500–$176,300
across 271 roles with salary data.
Principal Network Engineer / Senior Principal Network Engineer
The Principal Network Engineer / Senior Principal Network Engineer joins a diverse team of engineers, system administrators, and operators to manage mission-critical network infrastructure. This role involves monitoring, maintaining, and providing Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for critical systems while performing network upgrades and creating detailed documentation and VISIO diagrams. The engineer will provide onsite administrative support for developers and testers, implement STIG configurations, and resolve break-fix events across the infrastructure to meet specific mission needs. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Cisco CLI commands, Juniper JunOS, firewall concepts, and troubleshooting via the OSI model. Additionally, the role requires experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, and hardware tasks like racking equipment or pulling fiber. The work addresses complex problems within a high-paced environment involving integrated systems and multi-domain technologies.
What does a Network Engineer earn in Virginia?
Median $150000 from 32 postings across 10 companies.