Sr Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring
San Antonio, TX Posted 17 days ago $117,500–$176,300 / year
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TL;DR

The Lead Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems team in San Antonio, TX, requires an experienced professional to lead network design and deployment efforts on-site, focusing on the development of a hybrid-cloud system. This includes designing enterprise-scale communications systems, conducting cost-benefit analyses for hardware and software solutions, leading end-to-end testing, and implementing network enhancements while minimizing service disruption. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Cisco and VMware technologies, experience with cloud-based solutions, and proficiency in automation tools like Ansible and Python. Additionally, the role demands knowledge of cybersecurity within cloud environments and hands-on experience supporting ATO-related security assessments. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and extensive networking experience, along with current Top Secret/SCI clearance and certifications such as Sec+ and CCNA.

Skills

Cisco VMware Ansible Bash PowerShell Python AWS Azure Google Cloud CI/CD Git Bitbucket Docker Kubernetes Terraform Linux PostgreSQL Agile Cybersecurity CCNA CCNP CISSP Sec+

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and deployment of a prototype WAN as part of the Network team.
  • Design and maintain enterprise-scale network communications systems with detailed schematics.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses for network hardware and software selection.
  • Execute implementation plans for network enhancements, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Advise cross-functional teams on hardware requirements and emerging technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or higher-level degrees with commensurate experience
  • Experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting IPv4 networking including subnetting, OSPF routing, VLANs, and VPNs
  • Technical expertise with Cisco and/or VMware devices and technologies
  • Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and microservices
  • U.S. Citizenship and current Top Secret w/ SCI security clearance active in the last 24 months
  • Current Sec+ certification or higher
  • Current CCNA certification or higher

Market check

Salary context

This $117,500–$176,300 range sits above 35% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$127,266–$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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