Principal Engineer Network - AHT (SW Int) - Poland (NAREW)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Principal Engineer based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System is a revolutionary, network enabled command-and control system developed by Northrop Grumman that Poland has deployed to unify its air and missile defense sensors and shooters. IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System into their militaries, the US and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities in a consistent manner.   IBCS seeks to fill the Software/Systems Integrator position with an individual experienced in integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based systems and networked Systems of Systems in a Tactical and Lab environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid working knowledge of RHEL and be well-versed in configuring and optimizing Linux Operating Systems. They will provide day-to-day operating system, software, and infrastructure integration support, software test support, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities will include integrating and maintaining RHEL systems and network configurations with GOTS/COTS products. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience; Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or additional years in lieu of a degree • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration experience • Strong software, system, and network troubleshooting skills • Ability to script or work at the command line level within RHEL and Windows-based systems (Bash, PowerCLI, Powershell, or Python) • Basic understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment • Basic understanding of networking to include; subnets, routing, VLANs, etc. • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, etc.) • Active Secret Security Clearance   Preferred Qualifications: • Understanding of routing/switching and experience debugging network-oriented applications • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible • Administration experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or higher • Experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment • Working knowledge of Linux systems in a Windows Domain environment • Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system, Link 16 experience • Experience with implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance on Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)  • Previous experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket,