Principal Network Engineer OR Senior Principal Network Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Escondido, CA, USA |
| Salary | $110300 – $206000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related engineering experience.
- Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
- Experience with airborne networks, tactical links, and satellite communications to include common commercial and military BLOS and LOS links.
- Experience in deploying, configuring, and security hardening Cisco Network Devices.
- Understanding of IPv4 and network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.
- Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
- Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS and network simulation tools and load testing (e.g. CML, GNS3).
- Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio.
- Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls).
- Monitor and optimize network performance.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues and support incidents response as needed.
- Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
- Familiar with government grade encryption gear such as TACLANES or HAIPES.
- Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket), Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies.
- Strong understanding of networking strategies including software defined networking over wide area networks.
- Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, and switches, CML a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.