Principal Engineer Network – Global NetOps Engr III (26-463)

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Network – Global NetOps Engr III (26-463) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.   This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.   Position Overview:   The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program serves as the integrating element of the Missile Defense System. It enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to:   • Systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations • Maintain a shared, real‑time view of the battlespace • Dynamically manage and synchronize networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives   C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability, enabling optimized responses to threats across all ranges and throughout all phases of flight. It is critical to all ground and flight tests that verify and exercise the capabilities of current and future missile defense systems. As a Global NetOps Engineer III on C2BMC, you will directly contribute to this mission and help deliver capabilities that protect the nation and its allies. Serve as a Global NetOps Engineer III supporting a complex, operational C2BMC network environment.   Essential Functions:   • Use scripting and automation tools ( Python, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell , etc.) to automate network configuration, deployment, and monitoring tasks • Apply configuration management best practices using tools such as GitLab (or similar) to manage infrastructure‑as‑code, version control, and change tracking • Develop, document, and maintain formal processes and procedures for deployment and operation of capabilities in an operational network environment • Work within an Agile team to plan, estimate, and execute work in alignment with customer requirements and program contractual commitments • Learn and understand the C2BMC System architecture and technologies, and apply that knowledge to design and implement solutions that meet system requirements • Develop network‑related products and solutions to meet performance, security, and availability requirements while meeting deadlines and commitments • Participate in troubleshooting and resolving physical and logical network issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and related infrastructure • Support real‑world events, operational missions, tests, and exercises, including participation during nights and weekends as required • Collaborate close