Senior Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Aurora, CO
Salary
$129,300–$193,900 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 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

Northrop Grumman currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 314 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Network Engineer

The Sr Principal Network Engineer (AHT) joins the Northrop Grumman Space Systems team to design and plan complex network communication systems. This role involves providing detailed schematics for network architecture, troubleshooting faults in LAN/WAN environments, and selecting hardware and software to meet future capacity requirements. The engineer must maintain deep technical expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and COMSEC equipment. Key responsibilities include evaluating new communication technologies and managing network and software interconnections. Required skills include Security+ certification, Linux and Windows knowledge, and experience with CISCO hardware and software. The position focuses on solving technical networking problems within a space systems context, requiring the ability to work independently or collaboratively to ensure mission success through precise attention to detail and robust infrastructure implementation.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $145000 from 135 postings across 36 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and plan network communication systems and provide detailed schematics for network architecture.
  • Troubleshoot and isolate network faults and failures in a LAN/WAN environment.
  • Provide specific hardware and software selections and implementation techniques to meet business needs.
  • Maintain technical expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capabilities.
  • Manage additions to large networks as a Wide Area Network Subject Matter Expert.
  • Ensure network capacity meets both present and future requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience, a Master's with 6+ years, a PhD with 4+ years, or 12+ years of experience.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SCI approval.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Full-Scope Polygraph at time of application.
  • Must be Security+ certified.
  • Must be able to travel a minimum of 20% of the time.
  • Must maintain technical expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Must have experience designing additions to a large Wide Area Network.

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