Senior Network & Communications Engineer - DoD Ground Systems

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 105,800 - 158,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Network and Principal Network Communications Engineer to join the Ground Systems Team in Ellsworth, SD. You will provide real-time support for network ground systems during flight operations, address connectivity issues, deploy equipment, and maintain LAN/WAN and cloud networks.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, a relevant degree, and experience with network analysis tools, encryption devices, STIG compliance, and field integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience; or Master’s with no experience; or 6 years in lieu of degree in IT/Systems/Cybersecurity/Network/Computer fields.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years; or Master’s with 3 years; or 9 years in lieu of degree; must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Current CompTIA Security+ or higher certification.
• 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 with STIG compliance.
• Experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Resolve connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight ops.
• Adhere to checklists and procedures; provide redlines to procedures when necessary.
• 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 Responsible Engineers.
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, MOBs, and Responsible Engineers.
• Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving technical problems during operations.
• Assist with trend analysis for Responsible Engineers.
• Test, maintain, and integrate Comms and Networks equipment for ground and flight ops.
• Work with system admins and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair issues.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Cloud networks

Network hardware

Encryption devices

STIG compliance

Network analysis tools

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Systems/Cybersecurity/Net Admin

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

Wireshark

Opnet

SolarWinds

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Network and Principal Network Communications Engineer to join the Ground Systems Team in Ellsworth, SD. You will provide real-time support for network ground systems during flight operations, address connectivity issues, deploy equipment, and maintain LAN/WAN and cloud networks.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, a relevant degree, and experience with network analysis tools, encryption devices, STIG compliance, and field integration.