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Principal Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$129K - $174K/yr

Title and Summary Principal Software Engineer Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology ... storage technologies at enterprise scale. Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD ...

Principal Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$129K - $174K/yr

Title and Summary Principal Software Engineer Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology ... storage technologies at enterprise scale. • Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD ...

The Principal Network/ Systems Engineer is responsible for the senior-level engineering execution ... with secure cloud storage and identity-based access controls. Advanced Network/Systems ...

The Principal Network/ Systems Engineer is responsible for the senior-level engineering execution ... with secure cloud storage and identity-based access controls. Advanced Network/Systems ...

Principal DevOps Engineer

Alpharetta, GA

$51.50 - $70.50/hr

FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more ...

Job Title Principal Linux Architect About your role: Fiserv is seeking a highly experienced ... storage, and operating system issues. * Drive Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices and ...

Job Title Principal Linux Architect About your role: Fiserv is seeking a highly experienced ... storage, and operating system issues. * Drive Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal Storage Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Storage Engineer, you need deep expertise in storage architecture, data management, and systems integration, usually supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with SAN/NAS technologies, storage virtualization, cloud storage platforms, and certifications such as SNIA or vendor-specific credentials are typically required. Strong problem-solving, project leadership, and communication skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide storage strategy. These skills ensure robust, scalable, and secure storage solutions that support organizational data needs and performance goals.

What are some common challenges Principal Storage Engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise storage environments?

Principal Storage Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring high availability and data integrity across diverse storage platforms, optimizing performance for rapidly growing data volumes, and implementing robust disaster recovery solutions. They must also stay ahead of evolving technologies, address security vulnerabilities, and balance cost-effectiveness with scalability. Effective communication with cross-functional teams—such as network engineers, system administrators, and application developers—is crucial for seamless integration and troubleshooting.

What is the difference between Principal Storage Engineer vs Storage Architect?

AspectPrincipal Storage EngineerStorage Architect
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; certifications like Cisco, NetApp, or EMCBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science; certifications in storage solutions and architecture
Work EnvironmentHands-on management of storage systems, troubleshooting, and optimizationDesigning storage solutions, planning infrastructure, and strategic architecture
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data centers, enterprise IT departmentsLarge enterprises, cloud providers, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on technical expertise and system managementFocuses on designing and planning storage infrastructure

While both roles involve storage systems, the Principal Storage Engineer is more hands-on with managing and troubleshooting storage solutions, whereas the Storage Architect focuses on designing and planning storage infrastructure for organizations.

What are Principal Storage Engineers?

Principal Storage Engineers are senior-level professionals who design, implement, and manage large-scale data storage solutions for organizations. They oversee the architecture, performance, and security of storage systems, ensuring high availability and reliability. These engineers often lead teams, set technical direction, and work closely with other IT departments to align storage infrastructure with business needs. Their role requires deep expertise in various storage technologies, such as SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and data backup strategies.
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Principal/Sr. Principal Cloud Engineer

Principal/Sr. Principal Cloud Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Warner Robins, GA • On-site

$129K - $193K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 357 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 536 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 seeking a Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Warner Robins, GA. DAF CLOUDworks is a rapidly growing secure cloud program that encompasses 10+ teams. These teams span all different areas of cloud engineering including information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration. You will be an active part of one of these teams providing technical support of customers leveraging DAF CLOUDworks. Along with operations and sustainment, DAF CLOUDworks focuses on modifying and enhancing offerings to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment. Successful candidates should:

  • Have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Be able to follow Agile Development process and full life cycle development
  • Interface with multiple, geographically disbursed teams and effectively communicate project statuses and blockers
  • Ability to support 24X7 on-call

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Engineer (level 3): A high school diploma with 9 years of relevant experience OR a bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR a master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Sr. Principal Engineer (level 4): A high school diploma with 12 years of relevant experience OR a bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR a master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Able to obtain IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CASP+ or Security+ within 60 days of start date.
  • Expertise with infrastructure components, including network, storage, Linux/Windows, and IT security concepts
  • Strong technical knowledge of Cloud-based technologies (AWS Platform, Azure Platform, Google Cloud)
  • Expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices
  • Experience with networking
  • 3+ years of experience scripting in Bash or PowerShell
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence)
  • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CompTIA Security+ certification or IAT Level II equivalent per DoD 8570.01
  • Certified (associate level or above) in cloud platform
    • AWS Platform (>= Solutions Architect Associate)
    • Azure Platform (>= Azure Administrator Associate)
    • Google (>= Google Cloud Engineer)
  • Expertise leveraging git for code management (ArgoCD, Flux, Gitlab)
  • Experience with administering cloud-based networking (ACL, Security Groups, WAF)
  • Demonstrated experience in cloud adoption, environment prototyping, and data migration
  • Knowledge of account management solutions (RBAC, AWS IAM, Azure AD)
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939