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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal storage engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Data Center Engineer

Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Data Center Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 340 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

110th of 519 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Data Center Engineer to our operations team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The candidate should have familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
This position will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the physical and virtual infrastructure that powers our hybrid-cloud services (on-prem/lab/production) ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and security.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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 architectures.
  • 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.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
This position can be filled at either the Principal Electronics Engineer - Data Center Engineer or the Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Data Center Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer - Data Center Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PHD in a relevant STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience in data center operations, server hardware, and networking.
  • Strong knowledge of system administration of Windows operating system (Windows Server) with focus on Active Directory and Group Policy Management and Linux (RHEL)
  • Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Red Hat OpenShift) and VDI
  • Experience with and proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Exposure to or knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana) and ticketing system (JIRA).
  • Active DoD Top Secret (in-scope) clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR). This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Data Center Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience in data center operations, server hardware, and networking.
  • Strong knowledge of system administration of Windows operating system (Windows Server) with focus on Active Directory and Group Policy Management and Linux (RHEL)
  • Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Red Hat OpenShift) and VDI
  • Experience with and proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Exposure to or knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana) and ticketing system (JIRA).
  • Ability to act as DOA (Delegation of Authority) when lead is unavailable.
  • Active DoD Top Secret (in-scope) clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR). This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels
  • 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
The 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

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