Senior Principal Network Engineer – Flight Ops 24/7 On-Site

ngc; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Network Communications professional at Barksdale AFB, LA. You will provide real-time support for ground network systems during flight ops, deploy equipment, and resolve connectivity issues in a demanding military environment.

Responsibilities include 24/7 on-site support, field integration, and coordination with engineers and MOBs. A Top Secret clearance and STIG experience are highly valued, with opportunities for advanced networking

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 9 years in network communications/administration, or an associate's with 7 years, or a bachelor with 5 years, or a master's with 3 years.
• Current CompTIA Security+ 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 network analysis tools (WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, weekends and 24/7 on-call.
• Ability to obtain/transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support for 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 in military flight ops.
• Adhere to checklists and suggest improvements to procedures.
• Provide 24/7 on-site support for Ground Communications Interface operations.
• Maintain local network management through updates, configurations, and security patches.

Skills

Network administration

Real-time support

Troubleshooting

Field integration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

WireShark

Opnet

SolarWinds

TACLANES

Encryption devices

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Network Communications professional at Barksdale AFB, LA. You will provide real-time support for ground network systems during flight ops, deploy equipment, and resolve connectivity issues in a demanding military environment.

Responsibilities include 24/7 on-site support, field integration, and coordination with engineers and MOBs. A Top Secret clearance and STIG experience are highly valued, with opportunities for advanced networking