Network Operations Associate – Ground Systems (24/7)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector at Ellsworth AFB, SD is seeking an Associate Network Communications professional to provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations, deploy equipment, and resolve connectivity issues. The role involves on-site work, collaboration with engineers, and adherence to strict procedures.

The position requires a security-related qualification (or ability to obtain) and a high school diploma or higher, plus certifications such as CompTIA

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED with 4 years of Network Communications/Administration training or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years of training or a Bachelor’s Degree with 0 relevant experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ (or higher) certification.
• Knowledge of basic network security.
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
• Knowledge of configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
• Experience with network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, OPNET, SolarWinds).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations, addressing communications issues from fault isolation to resolution.
• 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 environments.
• Follow checklists, report redlines to procedures when needed.
• Support 24/7 on-site network operations for Ground Communications Interface.
• Provide local network management, updates, configurations, and security patches.

Skills

Network operations

Troubleshooting

LAN/WAN knowledge

Cloud networks knowledge

Network security basics

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Network Communications/Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Wireshark

OPNET

SolarWinds

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector at Ellsworth AFB, SD is seeking an Associate Network Communications professional to provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations, deploy equipment, and resolve connectivity issues. The role involves on-site work, collaboration with engineers, and adherence to strict procedures.

The position requires a security-related qualification (or ability to obtain) and a high school diploma or higher, plus certifications such as CompTIA