Senior Principal Network & Communications Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Network Communications at Edwards AFB, CA. You will provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight ops, deploy equipment, and troubleshoot network connectivity and data movement with external networks.

The role requires STIG compliance experience, security certification, and the ability to work on-site with 24/7 support requirements. Top Secret/clearance considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Requires strong network and security knowledge with DoD-like environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud networks.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and data movement between Ground Systems and external networks.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of comms systems on flight operations.
• Lead 24/7 on-site support for network operations.

Skills

CompTIA Security+

STIG compliance

LAN/WAN/Cloud networks

network hardware

encryption devices (TACLANES)

network analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Wireshark

Opnet

SolarWinds

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Network Communications at Edwards AFB, CA. You will provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight ops, deploy equipment, and troubleshoot network connectivity and data movement with external networks.

The role requires STIG compliance experience, security certification, and the ability to work on-site with 24/7 support requirements. Top Secret/clearance considerations apply.