Sr Principal Network Engineer - Secret

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at either our San Diego, Redondo Beach, or Palmdale, CA locations.

Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

• Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a current US Government Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
• Must have a Security+ certification or greater
• Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection
• Understanding and implementation of IPv4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• Understanding and implementation of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/Fire Power/PANOS)

• Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering
• Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph
• Professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNP Service Provider/CCIE or equivalent.
• Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Cisco ISE, Cisco SDWAN, Palo Alto Panorama, Solar Winds, and Netbox. Understanding of cloud and automation tools such as (NSXT, SDWAN, SDA, Ansible)
• Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.
• Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
• Experience with complex multi-mesh hybrid HAIPE topologies managed via orchestration tools such as Gem…