Deployable Principal Network Communications - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman • Beale Air Force Base, CA

431d • $93,000 - $139,600

About The Position

The Principal Network Communications position at Northrop Grumman involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in network communications, ensuring the smooth operation of information system hardware and software. The role requires planning, evaluating, and coordinating the installation and reconfiguration of integrated information systems, while maintaining technical expertise in various communication systems. This position is critical in supporting the company's defense systems and requires a commitment to security and operational excellence.

Requirements

• High School diploma with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or an Associates Degree with 7 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or a PhD with zero years of experience.
• Must have or obtain Security Plus (Sec+) Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to complete initial qualification training within 365 days from program access and show continuous progress throughout the training program.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, and support on-call status 24/7.
• Ability to meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
• Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Accept customer furnished quarters for up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements, including required immunizations and vaccinations.
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance and ability to maintain that clearance.
• Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Requirements Capture
• Test and Implementation
• Integrated Maintenance Data System
• Unix/Solaris Operating Systems and Principles
• Windows Server and Desktop versions
• Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking
• Group policy design, testing and implementation
• Radio Frequency Transmission Systems
• Satellite Communications Systems
• Oracle RAC
• Virtualization
• Flight experience and familiarity with commercial mission planning software
• Quality Assurance or performing quality reviews of technical publications or training documents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of integrated information systems.
• Maintain technical expertise in information systems hardware/software, radio frequency, and SATCOM communications systems.
• Propose solutions to management to meet communications requirements and optimize cost savings.
• Prepare and ensure appropriate network documentation exists, including maintenance documentation and instructions.
• Monitor and analyze short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Ensure secure movement of information across a multi-classification computing environment.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for equipment as needed.
• Support integration and provide engineering feedback on system upgrades and modifications.
• Design systems or portions of systems, including selection of hardware and software packages.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED