Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer with Security Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal/Sr Principal Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. What You'll get to Do: We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Network Engineer to support our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in TCP/IP fundamentals, routing and switching, network design, firewall management, network security, wireless networking, virtualization, and cloud networking. Key Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure components Implement and troubleshooting TCP/IP fundamentals within the network Administer routing and switching protocols Manage firewall configurations and security policies Ensure network security protocols are up to date and effective Set up and maintain wireless networking solutions Implement and support virtualization technologies Oversee cloud networking deployments and integrations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address network challenges Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members Qualifications: This position may be filled as a Principal Network Engineer or Sr Principal Network Engineer. Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree; or 1 year with a PhD An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science Degree Proficiency in TCP/IP fundamentals, routing and switching, network design, firewall management, network security, wireless networking, virtualization, and cloud networking Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Clearance: Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active/current U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance or higher. Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Network Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; or 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree; or 4 year with a PhD An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science Degree Proficiency in TCP/IP fundamentals, routing and switching, network design, firewall management, network security, wireless networking, virtualization, and cloud networking Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Clearance: Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active/current U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance or higher. Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent This position is contingent upon active Secret clearance and program award. Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.