Senior Principal Network Communications

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Linthicum, MD
Salary: $123,400–$185,000 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $154k

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Network Communications

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The Sr. Principal Network Communications role within the CIDO Classified Solutions team supports information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. The successful candidate will define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps including SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking while overseeing migrations and cyber resilience initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities involve designing multidomain networks, serving as a technical liaison to government customers, authoring enterprise standards, and providing third-level support for complex hardware and software issues. The role requires expertise in LAN/WAN systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and VTC technologies. Key tools and skills include Cisco Call Managers, TACLANES, encryption solutions, and proficiency with ServiceNow or JIRA. This position addresses the critical challenge of maintaining secure, integrated network infrastructures to support mission-critical capabilities within highly regulated and classified environments.

Skills

SDWAN ZeroTrust LAN WAN Routers Switches Firewalls Cisco Call Manager TACLANES Encryption ServiceNow JIRA Security+ CCNA COTS Integration

What you'll do

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 regarding requirements and status briefings.
Author and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks while auditing compliance.
Provide third-level technical support for complex network, hardware, software, and telecommunications issues.
Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems while ensuring adherence to established standards.
Mentor junior and experienced team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

What we're looking for

Must have an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance or be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation Program.
Must possess current Security+ and CCNA certifications.
Must hold a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's with 6 years, Associate's with 10 years, or High School Diploma with 12 years.
Must have demonstrated 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.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Preferred: Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred: Experience with Cisco Call Managers, TACLANES, encryption solutions, and Assessment & Authorization processes.

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