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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Communications (Level 3 or Level 4) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $193,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Network Analysis, Computer Networks, Linux, Networking Hardware, PostgreSQL, Windows Servers, MongoDB, NetApp Applications, Network Service, OpenShift, Ansible, Network Routers, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Equipment, Network Server, Docker - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=82c675419a021f6f ## About the Role * Bachelors degree and 5 years of Network Communications experience; Masters and 3 years for relevant experience; In lieu of formal education, 9 years of relevant job experience may be considered. * Must be able to complete initial qualification training within 180 days from program access. * Must have an active Security + * Must be able to complete qualification and training program within 6 months of program access * Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year. * Must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport. * Must accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements to include required immunizations and vaccinations. * Applicants must be a US citizen and have a current and active US Government Top Secret clearance with ability to maintain, SCI eligible, and willingness to undergo a polygraph. * Must have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission., * Bachelors degree and 8 years of Network Communications experience; Masters and 6 years for relevant experience; In lieu of formal education, 12 years of relevant job experience may be considered. * Must have an active Security + * Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year. * Must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel. * Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport. * Must accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements to include required immunizations and vaccinations. * Must possess an active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance and be able to maintain that clearance. * Must have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission., Experience with: * Requirements Capture * Test and Implementation * Virtual Systems and Servers * Linux/OpenShift Operating Systems and Principles * Windows Server and Desktop versions. * Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking * Automated Tools (Ansible, Kubernets) * Radio Frequency Transmission Systems * Satellite Communications Systems * Mongo, PostgreSQL DB * NetApp, Docker * Quality Assurance or performing quality reviews of technical publications or training documents. ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Network Communications (level 3 or 4) to join our diverse team of professionals located in Chantilly, VA. The Network Communication Subject Matter Expert (SME) will plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, virtual systems and servers, automated systems, and data storage. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings. Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages. The Network Communication SME will develop technical manual and training curriculum to be employed during procedures, simulation, and/or flight training. Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to aviation related audiences. Evaluates curriculum materials based on trainee feedback and instructor input. Reviews simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency. Reviews mission planning processes and software for incorporation into training materials. Coordinates meetings and working groups with engineering support and SMEs to develop new, and expand already designed training curriculum. 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