Senior Flightline Network & Security Engineer

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

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.