Sr Principal Network Communications Administrator - Ellsworth AFB
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Job summary
Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced engineer to provide real-time network and ground systems support for flight operations at Ellsworth AFB. You will diagnose connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks, deploy equipment, and work closely with partners to ensure mission readiness.
Qualifications include a STEM degree with 8+ years of related experience or advanced degrees with fewer required years, DoD SECRET clearance, and proficiency with LAN/WAN,
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
- Ability to be granted and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance. May be required to attain TOP SECRET clearance in the future.
- The ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) within a period of time as determined by program and/or customer requirements, as a condition of continued employment.
- Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
- Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
- Experience with configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
- Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES).
- Experience with STIG compliance.
- Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide real time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution.
- Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
- Work with partners to resolve connectivity issues and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
- Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations environment, including operations on flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers.
- Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures 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 the Responsible Engineers (REs).
- Communicate complex technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs).
- Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations.
- Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs).
- Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
- Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of Comms and Networks equipment required to support ground and flight operations.
- Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.
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Job description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
- Provide real time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution.
- Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
- Work with partners to resolve connectivity issues and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
- Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations environment, including operations on flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers.
- Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures 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 the Responsible Engineers (REs).
- Communicate complex technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs).
- Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations.
- Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs).
- Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
- Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of Comms and Networks equipment required to support ground and flight operations.
- Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.
High School/GED
- Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
- Ability to be granted and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance. May be required to attain TOP SECRET clearance in the future.
- The ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) within a period of time as determined by program and/or customer requirements, as a condition of continued employment.
- Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
- Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
- Experience with configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
- Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES).
- Experience with STIG compliance.
- Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
- Experience with remote cloud architecture.
- Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment
- Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems
- Active DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance.
- Active Specific Special Access Program access
- #ICS
Primary Level Salary Range: $105,800.00 - $158,600.00
Ellsworth
South Dakota
Engineering
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Northrop Grumman
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