Principal Deployable Network Engineer: SATCOM & DoD

Northrop Grumman

California (MO)

On-site

USD 79,600 - 148,300

Full time

14 days+

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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.