Associate Network Communications Specialist

Northrop Grumman; South Dakota; On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Network Communications professional to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. You will provide real-time support for ground systems during flight operations, deploy equipment, and work with partners to resolve connectivity issues.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with related training or higher, a current Security+ certification, knowledge of LAN/WAN and cloud networks, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant training; or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years; or a Bachelor’s Degree with 0 relevant field experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or higher.
• Knowledge of basic network security.
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Cloud networks.
• Knowledge of configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
• Experience with network analysis tools (Wireshark, OPNET, SolarWinds).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, on-call status.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance; address issues in communications and networking.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Collaborate 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.
• Adhere to checklists and procedures; provide redlines when necessary.
• Work with a team to provide 24/7 on-site network operations support for the Ground Communications Interface.
• Provide local network management support through updates, configurations, and security patches.

Skills

Security+ certification

LAN/WAN

Cloud networking

Network analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Clearance readiness

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Wireshark

OPNET

SolarWinds

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Network Communications professional to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. You will provide real-time support for ground systems during flight operations, deploy equipment, and work with partners to resolve connectivity issues.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with related training or higher, a current Security+ certification, knowledge of LAN/WAN and cloud networks, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret clearance.