Principal Deployable Network Communications Lead (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman; California; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Deployable Network Communications professional at Edwards AFB, CA, to join our Product Support team. The role requires Top Secret clearance and involves travel up to 25% to support deployable network solutions.

The candidate will plan, implement, and optimize data/voice networks, maintain expertise on routers and security devices, and coordinate with management for future needs. A DoD clearance and SAP eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant Network Communications experience, or 9 years in lieu of degree; or Master’s + 3 years.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call status 24/7/365.
• Must pass medical requirements and travel abroad if needed.
• Must hold active DoD Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain SAP clearance.
• Must obtain Security+ certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation or reconfiguration of data/voice networks.
• Maintain expertise in routers, firewalls, hubs, gateways, and network interconnections.
• Propose cost-saving network solutions based on future and current needs.
• Prepare network documentation and operational instructions.
• Monitor and analyze networks for short- and long-range planning.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.
• Design networks including hardware and software selection.

Skills

Network Communications

Clearance

Flex schedule

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Network Communications or related field

Master’s of Science in related field

Tools

Unix/Solaris OS

Windows Server

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Deployable Network Communications professional at Edwards AFB, CA, to join our Product Support team. The role requires Top Secret clearance and involves travel up to 25% to support deployable network solutions.

The candidate will plan, implement, and optimize data/voice networks, maintain expertise on routers and security devices, and coordinate with management for future needs. A DoD clearance and SAP eligibility are essential.