At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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 of 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.

We are seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Principal Network Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems support team in San Antonio, TX.

Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award, obtaining customer funding, and holding final clearances prior to start date.*

This requisition may be filled as a Principal or Senior Principal Network Systems Engineer

What you'll get to do:

• Provide operations and sustainment for current and future platform baselines and associated continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline activities

• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interface such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, bridges, gateways, etc.

• Maintain and troubleshoot IP networking systems for AWS and hybrid-cloud systems

• Assist with design and implementation of security into the network architecture. 

Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree in a STEM or related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. in a STEM or related discipline with 0 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance is required.

• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).

• Strong understanding of network security principles essential to implementing cybersecurity

• Proven experience working within IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration.

• Experience with design and planning of network security systems to include software security, zero-trust principles, and best practices. 

• Understanding of the architecture, maintenance, and administration of Linux servers

• Experience with network automation tools and scripting.

• Troubleshoot virtual network issues, including firewall configuration, and resolve issues accordingly.

• Experience in technical leadership role(s).

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Network Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree in a STEM or related discipline with 6 years of relevant experience or a PhD in a STEM or related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance is required.

• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).

• Strong understanding of network security principles essential to implementing cybersecurity

• Proven experience working within IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration.

• Experience with design and planning of network security systems to include software security, zero-trust principles, and best practices. 

• Understanding of the architecture, maintenance, and administration of Linux servers

• Experience with network automation tools and scripting.

• Troubleshoot virtual network issues, including firewall configuration, and resolve issues accordingly.

• Experience in technical leadership role(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Network Engineering is essential, as well as possessing a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent level of Cisco Certification

• Certification or hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google, or similar)

• Experience with cross-domain solutions (CDS)

• Authentication & encryption methods/capabilities are highly desired

• Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting in virtualized environments (VMs, AWS Cloud Instances)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers.

• Experience with designing, deploying and administering cloud-based solutions