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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Network Communications - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $155,400.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Analysis, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Networking Hardware, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Computer Equipment, SolarWinds (Software), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), OPNET (Software), Servicenow - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f018461f1205c8d8 ## About the Role Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. * Applicants must have a U.S. Government interim Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to be considered; obtaining and maintaining a finalized U.S. Government Secret security clearance will be a condition of continued employment. * Experience designing and maintaining LAN/WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with routers, switches, and firewalls. * Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Network Communications - CCNA and Security+; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree Network Engineering. * Knowledge of NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments. * Experience in the use of network analysis tools (WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.). * Experience with designing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced WAN protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and complex telco circuits. * Experience configuring TACLANES. * Experience with Assessment & Authorization processes. ## Description Perform Network Communications activities in support of classified government contracts. * Maintain operations of LAN/WAN/VPNs and encryption technologies. * Plan, design, configure, and implement small to medium scale LAN/WAN solutions that meet mission-requirements. * Lead the configuration, testing, and roll-out of routing/switching platforms and security appliances. * Contribute to proposing technical network design solutions to management. * Conduct capacity planning, performance forecasting, and present recommendations to program managers. * Develop and maintain enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and documentation, ensuring security compliance. * Resolve incidents (WAN failures, security events, etc.) within expected tolerances, coordinating cross functionally with teams as needed. * Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. * Provide second-level support resolution of technical problems and answers queries by telephone, in support of internal customers computer hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems. * Work performed independently; senior staff may provide strategic guidance. * Lead customer engagements, define requirements, develop implementation schedules, and oversee delivery. * Implement and troubleshoot LAN/WAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols. * Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.). * Raise issues that require senior level attention or involvement. * Lift and move equipment weighing 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. 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