Principal Network Communications (Edwards AFB)

ngc; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Communications specialist to provide real-time on-site support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance. You will address issues across communications and networking, including fault isolation, remediation, and data movement between Ground Systems and external networks.

You will deploy, manage, and troubleshoot equipment on a military flight environment, and work with partners to resolve connectivity challenges.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an Associate’s Degree with 7 years; or a Bachelor’s with 5 years; or a Master’s with 3 years.
• Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
• Experience with STIG compliance.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES).
• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (e.g. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends and on-call status 24/7/365.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, addressing issues related to communications and networking including fault isolation, remediation, and 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 flight operations environments (flightline, hangar, C2 centers).
• Adhere to checklists and procedures and provide redlines when necessary.
• Work with a team to provide 24/7 on-site support for network operations of Ground Communications Interface.
• Provide local network management support through updates, configurations, security patches, drawings, and feedback to Responsible Engineers (REs).
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, MOBs, and REs.
• Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex technical problems.
• Assist with trend analysis as needed for REs.
• Review and analyze supplier design data and define functional test requirements including acceptance and system integration.
• Test, maintain, and integrate Comms and Networks equipment to support ground and flight operations.
• Collaborate with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair internal operational issues.

Skills

Security+ certification

STIG compliance

LAN/WAN design

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Communications/Administration

Associate's Degree in Network Communications

High School diploma/GED

Tools

TACLANES

Wireshark

Opnet

SolarWinds

Job description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Work with partners to resolve connectivity issues and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations environment, including operations on flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers.
• Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary.
• Work with a team to provide 24/7 on-site support for network operations of the Ground Communications Interface.
• Provide local network management support through updates, configurations, security patches, drawings, and feedback to the Responsible Engineers (REs).
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs).
• Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations.
• Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs).
• Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of Comms and Networks equipment required to support ground and flight operations.
• Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Communications:

• Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an Associate’s Degree and 7 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of Network Communications/Administration experience; or a Master’s Degree and 3 years of Network Communications/Administration experience.
• Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
• Experience with STIG compliance.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
• Experience with configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES).
• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing/able to work a flexiblework 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.
• Your ability to Obtain and/or Transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. government Top Secret clearance
• Special Program Access
• Experience with remote cloud architecture.
• Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment
• Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems
• Experience working on aircraft (i.e. Predator, Global Hawk, etc.) communication systems

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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. 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.