Principal Network Communications Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks a Network Communications professional to join our Melbourne, FL team. Responsibilities include real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations, equipment deployment, and coordinating with external networks to resolve connectivity issues.

Role requires handling field integration and troubleshooting in military environments, adherence to procedures, and 24/7 on-site support capability.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an Associate’s Degree and 4 years; or a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years; or a Master’s Degree.
• 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 (WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for network 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.
• 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.
• Adherence to checklists and procedures and provide 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 REs.
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, MOBs, and REs.
• Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems.
• Assist with trend analysis as needed for REs.
• Perform/review and analysis of supplier design data and define functional test requirements.

Skills

Willingness to work flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

STIG compliance

LAN/WAN/Cloud networks

TACLANES encryption devices

Wireshark

Opnet

SolarWinds

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks a Network Communications professional to join our Melbourne, FL team. Responsibilities include real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations, equipment deployment, and coordinating with external networks to resolve connectivity issues.

Role requires handling field integration and troubleshooting in military environments, adherence to procedures, and 24/7 on-site support capability.