Senior Principal Cyber Systems / Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$156,400–$234,600 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Cyber Systems / Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems / Network Engineer to join a diverse team of engineers, system administrators, and operators. In this role, you will provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for mission critical network infrastructure, performing network upgrades, data collection, and creating documentation like VISIO diagrams. You will develop and support solutions for mission essential infrastructure, apply STIG configurations, and respond to security findings. Key technical requirements include experience with the OSI model, Cisco CLI, Risk Management Framework, and Authority to Operate processes. Preferred skills include Juniper JunOS, firewall concepts, Linux, Windows, and virtualization technologies like VMware and Kubernetes. You will solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment to maintain secure, integrated, and multi-domain systems for critical mission needs.

What you'll do

  • Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for mission-critical network infrastructure.
  • Develop, implement, and support solutions for mission-essential infrastructure.
  • Analyze existing systems and networks to provide proactive recommendations for efficiency.
  • Maintain, evaluate, test, and apply STIG configurations for network devices.
  • Respond to security findings and break-fix events across the infrastructure.
  • Create and maintain network documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures and VISIO diagrams.
  • Provide onsite engineering and administrative support for developers and testers.
  • Collaborate with mission system developers to deploy solutions for customer needs.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must have 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree, 6 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD, or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have experience troubleshooting technical issues based on the OSI model.
  • Must have experience making ethernet cables, pulling fiber, and racking equipment.
  • Must have a basic understanding of Cisco CLI commands.
  • Must have experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
  • Must have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers.

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