Sr Principal Network Administrator - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Gilbert, AZ
Salary
$111,700–$167,500 / yr
Posted
18 days ago

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Below market

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This role $140k
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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $139,487–$196,637 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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 · Sr Principal Network Administrator - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions CIDO team is hiring a Senior Network Communications specialist to work full-time at their Gilbert, Arizona location. This role involves defining and executing long-term network architecture roadmaps for SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking while ensuring compliance with security standards. The candidate will lead the design and integration of large-scale networks supporting classified missions, oversee migrations, and participate in technical forums and procurement discussions. Responsibilities include maintaining enterprise-wide network policies, providing advanced monitoring and support, and mentoring junior team members. Essential qualifications are a relevant degree combined with extensive experience in LAN/WAN maintenance and IAT II certification, along with a Top Secret clearance. Preferred skills encompass CCNP certification, Security+ CE, and expertise in deploying audio/visual technologies in classified environments.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps aligned with security requirements.
  • Lead design, integration, and implementation of large-scale multidomain networks supporting classified missions.
  • Serve as senior technical liaison to government customers for requirement negotiation and status briefings.
  • Author and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks.
  • Provide advanced monitoring, analysis, and planning for complex network systems and support environments.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s Degree with 5 years or Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN networks including routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Must hold IAT level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
  • Requires current US Government Top Secret clearance with a closed investigation within the last 6 years or DOD Continuous Evaluation Program enrollment.
  • Experience leading large-scale network migrations and cyber resilience initiatives in classified environments.
  • Expertise in advanced routing, security, and mission-critical systems design and implementation.

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