Sr Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Coau09, US Posted 55 days ago $129,300–$193,900 / year
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Network Engineer to join their Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering team in Aurora, CO. This role involves designing and planning network communication systems, troubleshooting LAN/WAN faults, and recommending hardware and software solutions for efficient business operations. The engineer will maintain expertise in networking components like routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers while evaluating new technologies to enhance network capabilities. Essential qualifications include an active TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph, Security+ certification, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Preferred skills encompass firewall management, CISCO hardware knowledge, COMSEC equipment expertise, and proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.

Skills

Security+ TS/SCI Polygraph WAN Firewalls CISCO Routers Switches Linux Windows Load_balancers COMSEC оборудования

What you'll do

  • Design and plan network communication systems to meet business needs.
  • Troubleshoot and isolate network faults in LAN/WAN environments.
  • Evaluate new communication technologies to enhance network capabilities.
  • Maintain expertise in network hardware like routers, switches, firewalls.
  • Provide detailed specifications for efficient network architecture solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph at time of application.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Security+ certification required.
  • Expertise in network interconnections including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Experience designing additions to large networks.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Market check

Salary context

This $129,300–$193,900 range sits above 47% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$127,150–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,650–$188,100

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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