Deployable Network Communications (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman; California (MO); On-site; USD 79,600 - 148,300; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Deployable Network Communications engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our Aircraft Solutions team at Beale AFB. The role covers installation/configuration of hardware and software, RF and SATCOM systems, and secure multi-classification data handling.

Candidates must obtain/maintain required clearances (Secret, TS within 365 days) and may travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Must have a DoD 8570/8140 recognized IAT Level-II or -III certification (e.g., Security+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, etc.).
• Level 2 requires 4+ years military/professional experience with HS, or 2+ years with BS, or 0 years with MS.
• Level 3 requires 9+ years with HS, 5+ years with BS, 3+ years with MS, or 1+ year with PhD.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of integrated information systems.
• Maintain expertise in information systems hardware/software, RF and SATCOM, and networking components (routers, firewalls, etc.).
• Propose solutions to optimize cost savings and ensure communications requirements.
• Prepare and maintain network documentation and maintenance instructions.
• Monitor and analyze short- and long-range project planning and system utilization.
• Ensure secure movement of information across multi-classification environments.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for equipment when needed.
• Support hardware/software integration and provide feedback on system upgrades.
• Design systems or portions of systems with hardware/software selections.

Skills

Security clearance

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Unix/Solaris

Windows Server

Oracle RAC

Docker

Kubernetes

Virtualization

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 25% of the time.

Description

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.

Role Summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Deployable Network Communications (Level 2 or 3) engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions organization. This role is located at Beale AFB.

Your Duties Include

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of several integrated and specialized information systems.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of information systems hardware/software, radio frequency and SATCOM communications systems, and interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
• Prepare documentation or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including maintenance documentation and instructions.
• Provide regular monitoring and analysis regarding short- and long-range project planning and utilization of proprietary systems.
• Ensure secure movement of information across a multi-classification level computing environment.
• May coordinate third-party maintenance for equipment.
• Supports hardware/software integration activities and provides engineering feedback on effectiveness of system upgrades and modifications.
• May design systems or portions of systems that include selection of hardware and software packages.

This position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications – Level 2

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Bachelor's of Science degree and at least 2 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Master's degree and 0 years of related military / professional experience.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year.
• Must have the ability to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time and accept customer furnished quarters, when required, for periods up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.
• Must be able to maintain customer requirements for ability to deploy.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• Must be able obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret security clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Must possess a DoD 8570/8140 recognized IAT Level-II or -III certification. (examples include: Security+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.)

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 9 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Bachelor's of Science degree and at least 5 years of related military / professional experience OR a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related military / professional experience OR a Ph.D and at least 1 year of related military / professional experience.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year.
• Must have the ability to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time and accept customer furnished quarters, when required, for periods up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.
• Must be able to maintain customer requirements for ability to deploy.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• Must be able obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret security clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Must possess a DoD 8570/8140 recognized IAT Level-II or -III certification. (examples include: Security+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Requirements Capture
  • Test and Implementation
  • Integrated Maintenance Data System
  • Unix/Solaris Operating Systems and Principles
  • Windows Server and Desktop administration
  • Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking
  • Group policy design, testing and implementation
  • Radio Frequency Transmission Systems
  • Satellite Communications Systems
  • Containerization and Microservice architecture familiarization (Docker/Kubernetes/Apache Karaf)
  • Oracle RAC
  • Virtualization
  • Integrated operational support experience with DoD customers
  • COMSEC
  • Quality Assurance or performing quality reviews of technical publications or training documents
  • Familiarity with military planning and flight activities

Salary Information

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 – $119,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 – $148,300.00

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.