FTL Senior Principal Network Engineer - Huntsville, United States - Workfaithbhm

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Posted on 04/18/2024 Northrop Grumman

• Huntsville, ALPosition DescriptionAt 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.
The Future Technical Leaders (FTL) program seeks high potential advanced degree candidates from all technical backgrounds. The program consists of three, one-year assignments in different roles, organizations, locations, customers and mission areas within Northrop Grumman.

Rotational assignment(s) may include systems or software engineering, in any technology areas, or opportunities to explore non-technical areas such as business development and project management.

Throughout the program, participants have many opportunities to:

Expand resume and experience base considerablyReceive significant, enhanced mentoring by experts in the fieldAccelerate technical, leadership and business skills development through networking and development opportunitiesGain experience and insight into as much of the company as possible so participants can make a well-informed decision on their preferred Northrop Grumman position at program completionNorthrop Grumman Defense Sector is seeking a FTL Senior Principal Network Engineer to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals.

This position will be located in Huntsville, AL .

As a member of the Network Team, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and implementing complex network architectures.

You will be responsible for supporting state-of-the-art solutions that utilize TCP/IP networks and communications.

Your skills will be put to the test as you evaluate and conduct trade studies on switches and routers, provide implementation and troubleshooting services on installed and test networks, and develop test plans, procedures, and reports for evaluated equipment and test events.

Your contributions will be essential in driving innovation and progress in the field of network architecture.


Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science with 9 years of experience or Master's Degree and 7 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experienceHands-on experience with TCP/IP networks, fiber, and RF communicationsHands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewallsHands-on experience with network evaluation and troubleshooting toolsExperience writing test plans, test procedures, test reports, and trade studiesActive DoD Secret Security Clearance Secret

Preferred Qualifications:
Active CCNP or equivalent certificationFamiliarity with OSPF and L2TP protocolsFamiliarity with DOD network STIGs related to switches and routersExperience testing and integrating in a System of Systems (SoS) environment to meet evolving requirements

Salary Range:
$127,000 - $190,600The 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr