Senior Principal Network Communications Lead (Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in the United States seeks a Sr Principal Network Communications specialist to support real-time ground systems during flight operations.

This role requires active Secret clearance and hands-on work with LAN/WAN, TACLANES, and security-focused networking in a demanding aviation environment. You will collaborate with partners to resolve connectivity issues, perform field integrations, and lead 24/7 on-site network support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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+ (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 (Wireshark, Opnet, SolarWinds).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, and weekends; on-call 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, addressing issues related to communications and networking.
• 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 flight operations environments.
• Adhere to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and provide redlines when necessary.
• Work with a team to 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 (REs).
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, MOBs, and REs.
• Support and lead air crew engagement for solving complex technical problems during operations.
• Assist with trend analysis as needed for REs.
• Perform/review analysis of supplier design data and define functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Take responsibility for testing, maintenance, and integration of communications and networks equipment.

Skills

Network communications

STIG compliance

LAN/WAN design

Encryption devices TACLANES

Network analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Ability to lift 40 pounds

24/7 on-call support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Wireshark

Opnet

SolarWinds

TACLANES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in the United States seeks a Sr Principal Network Communications specialist to support real-time ground systems during flight operations.

This role requires active Secret clearance and hands-on work with LAN/WAN, TACLANES, and security-focused networking in a demanding aviation environment. You will collaborate with partners to resolve connectivity issues, perform field integrations, and lead 24/7 on-site network support.