Sr Principal Network Communications (Ellsworth AFB)

Northrop Grumman • , SD

1d • $105,800 - $158,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Network Communications professional to work at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. This opportunity is contingent on program funding, and the start date will be determined after funding confirmation. The role provides network and communications support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, including field integration, troubleshooting, repair, testing, maintenance, and integration of equipment used for ground and flight operations. The position operates in a military flight operations environment, including on the flightline, in hangars, and in command-and-control centers, and works with onsite personnel, system administrators, maintainers, partners, and Responsible Engineers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 12 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an associate degree and 10 years; or a bachelor's degree and 8 years; or a master's degree and 6 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 24/7/365 on-call status.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance 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 communication systems, such as Predator or Global Hawk.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, including fault isolation, remediation, and resolution of communications and networking issues.
• 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 environments, 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 network operations of the Ground Communications Interface.
• 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 solve complex technical problems that arise during operations.
• Assist Responsible Engineers with trend analysis as needed.
• Support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements, including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Take responsibility for testing, maintaining, and integrating communications and networks equipment required to support ground and flight operations.
• Work with system administrators, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair internal operational issues.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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