Flightline Network Communications Specialist

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an Associate Network Communications specialist at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role involves real-time network support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, including fault isolation, remediation, and 24/7 on-site coverage.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or higher and network training, plus a Security+ certification and LAN/WAN design knowledge. Flex schedule and potential clearance considerations apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with 4 years of Network Communications/Administration training; or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years; or a Bachelor’s Degree with 0 relevant Network Communications/Administration field experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Knowledge of basic network security.
• Knowledge of designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
• Knowledge of configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
• Experience using network analysis tools (Wireshark, OPNET, SolarWinds).
• Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• 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 environment.
• Support 24/7 on-site network operations for Ground Communications Interface.

Skills

Network communications

Security+ certification

LAN/WAN design

Cloud networking

Network troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s Degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Wireshark

OPNET

SolarWinds

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an Associate Network Communications specialist at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role involves real-time network support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, including fault isolation, remediation, and 24/7 on-site coverage.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or higher and network training, plus a Security+ certification and LAN/WAN design knowledge. Flex schedule and potential clearance considerations apply.