Senior Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 Engineer

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Sr. Principal Network Engineer (AHT) serves as a key member of the JTAGS program team, focusing on the design, installation, configuration, and sustainment of network products including switches, routers, and firewalls. The role involves performing initial setups, security hardening, cabling, documentation, and monitoring while ensuring the smooth operation of local area, worldwide, and virtual private networks. Candidates will manage hardware and software elements for data and voice communication systems, propose cost-saving solutions, and coordinate third-party maintenance. Technical requirements include expertise in Cisco IOS, Cisco Nexus, Firepower firewalls, and TACACS+ services. The role requires proficiency in IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SNMP, SSH, and RADIUS/TACACS protocols. Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems is also required to support the mission of maintaining complex communication architectures and network infrastructure.

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Median $145000 from 110 postings across 29 companies.

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Skills

Cisco IOS Cisco Nexus Firepower VPN BGP OSPF EIGRP IPv4 IPv6 SNMP SSH RADIUS TACACS+ CML GNS3 Linux Windows VLANs IPSEC GRE DNS

What you'll do

Design, install, and configure network hardware including switches, routers, and firewalls.
Maintain smooth operation of local area networks, worldwide networks, and virtual private networks (VPN).
Perform security hardening, cabling, labeling, and documentation for all network installations.
Resolve technical issues and implement firewall changes or connection additions as needed.
Propose and configure cost-effective solutions to meet future communication requirements.
Provide regular monitoring and analysis of network performance for short- and long-range planning.
Coordinate third-party maintenance for various pieces of network equipment.
Select appropriate hardware and software packages for specific network designs.

What we're looking for

Minimum of 8 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification.
Understanding of IPv4/IPv6 and network design, including IP subnetting and protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
Familiarity with network management protocols such as SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS, and simulation tools.
Experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco Nexus operating systems, Firepower firewalls, and TACACS+ services.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Experience in deploying, configuring, and hardening Cisco devices; advanced IP features; WAN operations; and Linux/Windows OS (preferred).

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