Principal/ Sr. Principal Data Center Electronics Engineer
Quick Summary
Infrastructure Operations Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain servers (Dell servers), networking gear (Cisco servers and Cisco network devices),
Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Principal/ Sr. Principal Data Center Electronics Engineer to join our team in either San Diego (Rancho Bernardo).The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Infrastructure Operations
- →Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain servers (Dell servers), networking gear (Cisco servers and Cisco network devices), data storage hardware (NetApp storage solutions), and power distribution units.
- →Configure and manage virtualized environments using VMware vCenter and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
- →Capacity Planning
- →Monitor resource utilization, forecast growth, and recommend upgrades or consolidations.
- →Automation & Scripting
- →Develop, deploy, and maintain robust automated deployment scripts to streamline infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- →Implement and manage infrastructure configuration using tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
- →Incident Management
- →Lead Tier 2/3 support to end users and Engineering Product Teams (IPTs), perform root cause analysis, and document remediation steps which could include defect resolution or system enhancement efforts.
- →Change Management
- →Execute hardware refreshes, firmware upgrades, and network architecture.
- →Maintain comprehensive documentation for COTS hardware/software, including configuration matrices, release procedures, and system compatibility mapping.
- →Security & Compliance
- →Apply hardening standards, conduct vulnerability scans, and support audits to maintain ATO.
- →Collaboration
- →Work closely with the tenants, Tenant Solutions Architecture, and Lab Ops to align physical resources with virtual workloads across all environments.
Requirements
~2 min readMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Certification(s) in Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Network+ CE/Security+ CE, CEH, CASP+, CISM, and/or CISSP
Experience with Cisco UCS, Cisco networking devices, and networking
Knowledge of storage technologies (NetApp)
Knowledge of containers (Docker) and container management (Kubernetes)
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab in support of IaC
Active Top Secret DoD Clearance with previous or current program access
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $114,000–$171,000 a year
- 7% below the $153,946 median for Electronics Engineer jobs on Jobera (77 salaries).
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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