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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job ID
R10229894
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 by 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.
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Sr. Network Communications to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Gilbert, Arizona location.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform Sr. Network Communications activities in support of classified government contracts.
Define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps, such as SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
Lead the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, multidomain networks supporting classified missions, and oversee network migrations and cyber resilience initiatives.
Serve as a senior technical liaison to government customers and internal leadership, negotiating requirements, delivering status briefings, and participating in external technical forums, proposals, and procurement discussions.
Author, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks; regularly audit compliance and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide advanced monitoring, analysis, and planning for network systems, coordinating third-party maintenance as needed and supporting environments through ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA).
Deliver third-level technical support for complex network, hardware, software, and telecommunications issues
Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems, support project designs, clarify requirements, and ensure solutions adhere to established standards.
Raise issues requiring management attention and measure performance against KPIs, implementing corrective actions to exceed operational standards.
Provide senior-level technical expertise by mentoring junior and experienced team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.
Auto req ID
471582BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Information Technology
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications:
Master's Degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 9 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 11 years of relevant technical experience is required
Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN based networks to include analysis, enhancements of routers, switches, and firewalls
Candidates must meet the US Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Sr Principal Network Communications - IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security CE)
Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DOD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering
9 years of Network Engineering experience
CCNP certification
Security CE certification
Experience supporting Video Teleconferencing (VTCs), deploying audio/visual technologies in classified environments
Experience Supporting Cisco Call Managers Or Other Similar Technologies
Experience designing, implementing, and managing largescale, multidomain network architectures; expertise in advanced routing, security, and mission critical systems
Experience with configuring TACLANES, and/or encryption solutions
Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes
Experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design
Evidence of published technical papers, patents, or internal knowledge‑sharing contributions
Current SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
City*
Gilbert
State*
Arizona
Job Code
Systems_Engineer Engineer
Affiliate Sponsor
Northrop Grumman
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job ID
R10229894
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 by 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.
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Sr. Network Communications to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Gilbert, Arizona location.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform Sr. Network Communications activities in support of classified government contracts.
Define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps, such as SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
Lead the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, multidomain networks supporting classified missions, and oversee network migrations and cyber resilience initiatives.
Serve as a senior technical liaison to government customers and internal leadership, negotiating requirements, delivering status briefings, and participating in external technical forums, proposals, and procurement discussions.
Author, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks; regularly audit compliance and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide advanced monitoring, analysis, and planning for network systems, coordinating third-party maintenance as needed and supporting environments through ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA).
Deliver third-level technical support for complex network, hardware, software, and telecommunications issues
Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems, support project designs, clarify requirements, and ensure solutions adhere to established standards.
Raise issues requiring management attention and measure performance against KPIs, implementing corrective actions to exceed operational standards.
Provide senior-level technical expertise by mentoring junior and experienced team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.
Auto req ID
471582BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Information Technology
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications:
Master's Degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 9 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 11 years of relevant technical experience is required
Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN based networks to include analysis, enhancements of routers, switches, and firewalls
Candidates must meet the US Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Sr Principal Network Communications - IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security CE)
Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DOD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering
9 years of Network Engineering experience
CCNP certification
Security CE certification
Experience supporting Video Teleconferencing (VTCs), deploying audio/visual technologies in classified environments
Experience Supporting Cisco Call Managers Or Other Similar Technologies
Experience designing, implementing, and managing largescale, multidomain network architectures; expertise in advanced routing, security, and mission critical systems
Experience with configuring TACLANES, and/or encryption solutions
Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes
Experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design
Evidence of published technical papers, patents, or internal knowledge‑sharing contributions
Current SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
City*
Gilbert
State*
Arizona
Job Code
Systems_Engineer Engineer
Affiliate Sponsor
Northrop Grumman
Salary : $111,700 - $167,500