Principal Network Architect (COMMs/FCN)- AHT

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. ****this position is contingent upon funding/placement** Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. **Job Description:** The selected candidates' task encompasses the following: develops, tests, and integrates network configurations with COTS network components, GFE, NSA type 1 encryptors, and radio/terminal systems. The selected candidate will be performing these duties on a later identified program in Huntsville, Alabama. **Basic Qualifications:** - 5 Years with Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. DoD Preferred or years in lieu of a degree - Active Secret Security Clearance - 8570 IAT Level II Certification (such as CompTia Security +) - Experience with network engineering, including development and configuration - Subnetting IPv4 and IPv6 networks. - Layer 2 networking fundamentals; VLANs, Trunking, EtherChannels, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and layer 3 technologies like Sub-Interfaces and routing protocols. - Experience with Cisco components, including Routers, Switches, and Firewalls - Demonstrates a strong aptitude for learning - Ability to adapt to rapid change **Preferred Qualifications:** - Prior Air Defense Experience - Experience with SAFe Agile - Experience with Army Tactical Radios & Terminals - Familiar with IPv4 and IPv6 multicast - Cisco CCNA - Experience with DISA STIGs and how they're applied to network devices Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00 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.