
Principal Engineer Network - AHT (SW Integration) - Poland (NAREW)
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Huntsville, AL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$99k - $148k/yr
Responsibilities
- Integrate and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, network configurations, and GOTS/COTS products.
- Provide day-to-day operating system, software, and infrastructure integration support in tactical and laboratory environments.
- Support software testing, troubleshooting, network debugging, and system optimization.
- Script and work at the command-line level in RHEL and Windows-based systems.
- Develop procedures to test system functionality and support integration in security-constrained environments.
- Travel approximately 50% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience and strong software, systems, and network troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to use Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python in RHEL and Windows environments.
- Basic understanding of software development phases, Agile/DevOps environments, and networking concepts including subnets, routing, and VLANs.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, and an active Secret security clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include routing and switching, network-oriented application debugging, Ansible, VMware vSphere 7.x or higher, COTS/GOTS/custom software integration, Windows Domain environments, air and missile defense systems, Link 16, STIGs, POA&M tracking, Atlassian tools, and additional operating-system certifications.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The position requires approximately 50% travel and an active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for government-cleared positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).