Network Engineer​/Architect

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Network Architect – 18391, located in Roy, UT and supporting the Digital Ecosystem (DE) on the Sentinel program.

• Execute a comprehensive network strategy, aligned with the organization’s goals, and focused on digital engineering, digital thread, and advanced analytics across weapon system design for initial development through sustainment.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure, including network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection per DoD requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and business leaders to align data initiatives with program goals.
• Be responsible for the design and implementation of network configurations and coordinate with peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
• Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end‑to‑end system architectures.
• Develop and enable program network risk management processes in concurrence with program risk management.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics, and ensure proper utilization where applicable.
• Mentor and support building a high‑performing network team.
• Work with Cyber SSE Lead to drive the end‑to‑end RMF process, produce System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), and POA&Ms.

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.
• 9/80 work schedule: 9‑hour days Monday‑Thursday with every other Friday off.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree with 10 years, or a PhD with 8 years. Four additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, architecting, and deploying complex network infrastructures.
• Experience producing network topology diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup.
• Software engineering experience.
• Amazon Cloud/Hybrid Cloud experience (mandatory).

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in data engineering, data science, computer science, cloud computing, or a related field.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Certifications:
  
  Network+, CCNP, CCIE, Security+.
• Experience with or understanding of network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash, and Shell.
• Secure network design experience.
• SYSML and UAF model experience.
• Experience with DISA STIGs as they apply to network devices.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. Salary offers are structured based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. The role may also offer relocation assistance.

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 full EEO and pay transparency information, see  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain restricted positions.