Senior Principal Network Communications - Flight Ops

Northrop Grumman Corp.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a SR Principal Network Communications at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role requires active Secret clearance and involves real-time ground systems support, field integration, and collaboration with engineers and air crews.

You will work a travel-intensive schedule (up to 25%) with potential overtime and discretionary bonuses. Primary salary ranges are provided; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of Network Communications/Administration experience or an equivalent combination

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment
• Work 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 operations environment
• Adhere to checklists and procedures and provide redlines when necessary
• Provide 24/7 on-site support for network operations of Ground Communications Interface

Skills

Security+

STIG compliance

LAN/WAN design

Network troubleshooting

TACLANES

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Wireshark

Opnet

SolarWinds

TACLANES

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a SR Principal Network Communications at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role requires active Secret clearance and involves real-time ground systems support, field integration, and collaboration with engineers and air crews.

You will work a travel-intensive schedule (up to 25%) with potential overtime and discretionary bonuses. Primary salary ranges are provided; relocation assistance may be available.