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Job Description:
The candidate will perform network engineering activities supporting all phases of systems development in the areas of Network Engineering. The candidate will be performing these duties on a later identified program in Huntsville, Alabama. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Support the design and implementation of network architecture
* Conduct scheduled maintenance of the different Network IOS
* Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for networking devices
* Work on multiple simultaneous tasks
* Perform routine network administration tasks as needed
This position is contingent upon successful contract award and funding
Basic Qualifications:

Principal Network Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree; 0 years with a PhD;
* DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
* A professional certification specific to the networking industry i.e. CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
* Good understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
* CLEARANCE: Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance with a background investigation date within 5 Years
Preferred Qualifications:

Good understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
* Good understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
* Experience with military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
* Experience with tactical/military radio networks
* Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
* Experience with Cisco ISE
Salary Range: *$93,000 - $139,000
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.