Senior Principal Network Communications Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ellsworth, SD
Salary
$105,800–$158,600 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Below market

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This role $132k
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Network Communications Administrator

The Sr. Principal Network Communications Administrator joins the Ground Systems Team to provide real-time support for network ground systems during flight operations and maintenance. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and integrating communications systems in military environments including flightlines, hangars, and command-and-control centers. Key responsibilities include managing data movement between ground systems and external networks, performing local network management through updates and security patches, and conducting trend analysis for engineers. The candidate will utilize technical skills to manage LAN, WAN, and cloud-based networks while ensuring STIG compliance. Required tools and technologies include TACLANES encryption devices, WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, and Microsoft Office suite. This position addresses critical connectivity and communication challenges within a military flight operations context, ensuring reliable network performance for ground communications interfaces and supporting the technical requirements of complex air crew engagement and system integration.

What you'll do

  • Provide real-time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
  • Perform fault isolation, remediation, and resolution for communications and networking issues.
  • Account for, control, and deploy equipment in military flight operations environments.
  • Resolve connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
  • Manage local network configurations, security patches, and technical documentation updates.
  • Communicate complex technical issues to local support teams and Responsible Engineers.
  • Lead air crew engagement to solve complex technical problems during active operations.
  • Analyze supplier design data and define functional test requirements for system integration.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8 years of experience, or a Master’s and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
  • Ability to be granted and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
  • Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
  • Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware and encryption devices (TACLANES).
  • Experience with STIG compliance and network analysis tools like WireShark or SolarWinds.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds and work after hours or on weekends as needed.
  • Experience with remote cloud architecture (preferred).
  • Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment or with flight communications systems (preferred).
  • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance (preferred).
  • Active Specific Special Access Program access (preferred).

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