Principal Network Communications Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ellsworth, SD
Salary
$105,800–$158,600 / yr
Posted
67 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $132k
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This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $135,986–$195,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Network Communications Engineer

SkillBridge - Network / Principal Network Communications Engineer will join the Ground Systems Team to provide critical support for network Strike Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance. The role involves providing real-time troubleshooting, fault isolation, and remediation for communications and networking issues in military environments including flightlines, hangars, and command-and-control centers. Responsibilities include managing equipment deployment, performing field integration, and coordinating with partners to resolve connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks. The position requires expertise in LAN, WAN, and Cloud-based networks, as well as experience with network hardware, encryption devices like TACLANES, and STIG compliance. Candidates will utilize tools such as WireShark, Opnet, and SolarWinds while managing configurations, security patches, and technical analysis to ensure seamless communication for ground and flight operations within the aerospace domain.

What you'll do

  • Provide real-time support for network Strike Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
  • Perform fault isolation, remediation, and resolution for communication and networking issues.
  • Account for, control, and deploy equipment in military flight operation environments.
  • Resolve connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
  • Provide 24/7 on-site support for the network operations of the Ground Communications Interface.
  • Manage local networks through updates, configurations, security patches, and technical drawings.
  • Communicate complex technical issues to local support teams, Main Operation Bases, and Responsible Engineers.
  • Test, maintain, and integrate communications and networking equipment required for ground and flight operations.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
  • Ability to be granted and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Current CompTIA Security Plus or higher certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience, Master’s and 0 years, or 6 years of relevant experience for Network role.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience, Master’s and 3 years, or 9 years of relevant experience for Principal role.
  • Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
  • Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware and encryption devices (TACLANES).
  • Proficiency with STIG compliance and network analysis tools like WireShark, Opnet, or SolarWinds.

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