Network Communications/ Principal Network Communications (Ellsworth AFB)

Northrop Grumman • , SD

2d • $68,200 - $127,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is hiring a Network Communications or Principal Network Communications professional for a position at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. The opportunity is contingent on program funding, and the start date will be determined after funding confirmation. The role supports Ground Systems communications and networking for flight operations and maintenance, including real-time troubleshooting, equipment deployment, network management, and field integration in a military flight operations environment. The team provides on-site support for Ground Communications Interface network operations, including 24/7 coverage.

Requirements

• For Network Communications: High school diploma or GED and 6 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an associate degree and 4 years; or a bachelor's degree and 2 years; or a master's degree.
• For Principal Network Communications: High school diploma or GED and 9 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an associate degree and 7 years; or a bachelor's degree and 5 years; or a master's degree and 3 years.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or higher.
• Experience with STIG compliance.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and cloud-based networks.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices such as TACLANES.
• Experience using network analysis tools such as WireShark, Opnet, or SolarWinds.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, and to support on-call status 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance, which must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation, and any required program access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. government Top Secret clearance.
• Special Program Access.
• Experience with remote cloud architecture.
• Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment.
• Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems.
• Experience working on aircraft communications systems, such as Predator or Global Hawk.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time network Ground Systems support during flight operations and maintenance, including communications and networking fault isolation, remediation, and resolution.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Work with partners to resolve connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations settings, including flightlines, hangars, and command-and-control centers.
• Follow checklists and procedures, and provide procedure redlines when necessary.
• Work with a team to provide 24/7 on-site support for Ground Communications Interface network operations.
• Provide local network management support through updates, configurations, security patches, drawings, and feedback to Responsible Engineers.
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases, and Responsible Engineers.
• Support and lead air crew engagement to help resolve complex technical problems arising during operations.
• Assist Responsible Engineers with trend analysis as needed.
• Support review and analysis of supplier design data and define functional test requirements, including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Take responsibility for testing, maintaining, and integrating communications and network equipment needed for ground and flight operations.
• Work with system administrators, maintainers, and on-site personnel to troubleshoot and repair internal operational issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED