Senior Network Communications Architect – Flight Ops 24/7

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Company savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Communications professional for Edwards AFB, CA. The role provides real-time support for ground systems during flight operations, diagnoses connectivity issues, and deploys network equipment with a focus on security and reliability.

The candidate should have a strong background in LAN/WAN networks, STIG compliance, and experience with field integration in military environments. Expect a demanding schedule and potential security clearances.

Qualifications

• Education and years of experience aligned with listed degrees.
• Active Security+ certification or higher required.
• Experience configuring and maintaining LAN/WAN networks and cloud bases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for ground network systems during flight ops.
• Deploy and manage equipment; resolve connectivity issues with partners.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting in flight op environments.
• Adhere to checklists and provide feedback to procedures when needed.
• Support 24/7 on-site network operations with a team.
• Manage local network updates, configurations, and security patches.
• Communicate complex issues to local support and engineers.
• Assist with trend analysis and data review for engineers.
• Test and integrate comms and networks equipment for ground/flight ops.
• Coordinate with admins, maintainers and onsite personnel to troubleshoot.

Skills

Security+ certification

LAN/WAN networks

STIG compliance

Network troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Encryption devices TACLANES

Education

Bachelor's in Network Communications/Administration

Master's degree in related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

WireShark

Opnet

SolarWinds

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Network Communications professional for Edwards AFB, CA. The role provides real-time support for ground systems during flight operations, diagnoses connectivity issues, and deploys network equipment with a focus on security and reliability.

The candidate should have a strong background in LAN/WAN networks, STIG compliance, and experience with field integration in military environments. Expect a demanding schedule and potential security clearances.