Senior Principal Network Communications

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Linthicum, MD
Salary: $123,400–$185,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 54 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Network Communications

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The Sr. Principal Network Communications joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. This role involves defining and executing long-term network architecture roadmaps, including SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking. The individual will lead the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, multidomain networks while overseeing migrations and cyber resilience initiatives. Key responsibilities include authoring enterprise-wide standards, providing third-level technical support, and serving as a senior technical liaison to government customers. Required skills include experience with LAN/WAN based networks, routers, switches, firewalls, and Video Teleconferencing. The role utilizes tools like ServiceNow and JIRA. The work focuses on solving complex technical problems within secure, integrated, and multi-domain systems to support critical classified missions.

Skills

SDWAN ZeroTrust LAN WAN Routers Switches Firewalls Video Teleconferencing Cisco Call Manager TACLANES Encryption ServiceNow JIRA Assessment & Authorization Network Architecture Security+ CCNA

What you'll do

Define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps including SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking.
Lead the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, multidomain networks for classified missions.
Serve as a senior technical liaison to government customers and internal leadership to negotiate requirements and deliver briefings.
Author and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks while auditing for compliance.
Provide third-level technical support for complex network, hardware, software, and telecommunications issues.
Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems and ensure they adhere to established standards.
Mentor junior and experienced team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
Perform advanced monitoring and analysis for network systems and coordinate third-party maintenance.

What we're looking for

Must have a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, a Bachelor's with 8 years, an Associate's with 10 years, or a High School Diploma with 12 years.
Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years.
Must hold current Security+ and CCNA certifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN based networks, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Must have experience supporting Video Teleconferencing (VTCs) and deploying audio/visual technologies in classified environments.
Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Linthicum, MD location.

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