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# Principal Network Engineer/Sr. Principal Network Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Linux, Linux System Administration, Scrum Methodology, Windows Desktop
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-network-engineer-sr-principal-network-engineer-melbourne-fl-usa-58846904

## About the Role

network in a team environment across the program to accomplish tasking Tasks * Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years (or Master's with 3+ years; PhD with 1+ year) of related engineering experience for Principal Network Engineer; or 8+ years (or 6+ years; 4+ years) for Sr. Principal Network Engineer * Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher within past 6 years * Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence) * Familiarity with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting Key requirements * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) * discretionary bonus

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead and implement advanced network engineering for defense systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable communications. You will influence architecture, integration, and troubleshooting across Windows and Linux environments, aligning with agile practices and program goals. You will work under general supervision to solve progressively complex problems and uphold high ethical standards. This opportunity offers impact on mission-critical systems and exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity and defense technologies. Compensation / Benefits * Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Solve a range of technical problems with sound engineering judgment * Apply technical standards and principles to tasks of increasing complexity * Perform moderately complex professional tasks under general supervision * Provide solutions to technical problems across scope and complexity * Collaborate in a team environment across the program to accomplish tasking Tasks * Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years (or Master's with 3+ years; PhD with 1+ year) of related engineering experience for Principal Network Engineer; or 8+ years (or 6+ years; 4+ years) for Sr. Principal Network Engineer * Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher within past 6 years * Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence) * Familiarity with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting Key requirements * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) * discretionary bonus


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