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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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The Sr Principal Network Communications role involves providing real-time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance at Edwards AFB. You will perform fault isolation, remediation, and resolution for communication issues while managing equipment deployment and data movement between Ground Systems and external networks. Day-to-day tasks include field integration, troubleshooting, and repairing systems in flightline, hangar, and command-and-control environments. You will manage local network configurations, security patches, and technical reporting to Responsible Engineers. The role requires expertise in LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks, as well as experience with STIG compliance, encryption devices like TACLANES, and analysis tools such as WireShark, Opnet, or SolarWinds. This position addresses critical connectivity challenges within a military flight operations environment, ensuring reliable communication for aircraft systems including Predator and Global Hawk platforms.
Provide real-time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
Perform fault isolation, remediation, and resolution for communication and networking issues.
Execute field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of systems in flightline, hangar, and command centers.
Manage local network configurations, security patches, and hardware updates.
Coordinate with partners to resolve connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
Lead air crew engagement for the analysis and resolution of complex technical problems during operations.
Review supplier design data and define functional test requirements for system integration.
Maintain and integrate communication and network equipment required for ground and flight operations.
What we're looking for
Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of experience, Associate’s and 7 years, Bachelor’s and 5 years, or Master’s and 3 years of Network Communications/Administration experience.
Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification is required.
Experience with STIG compliance is required.
Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks is required.
Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware and encryption devices (TACLANES) is required.
Experience using network analysis tools such as WireShark, Opnet, or SolarWinds is required.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required; an active Top Secret clearance with Special Program Access is preferred.
LAN
WAN
WireShark
Opnet
SolarWinds
STIG Compliance
TACLANES
Microsoft Office
Encryption Devices
Network Hardware
System Integration
Fault Isolation
Troubleshooting
security
LAN
WAN
Cloud Architecture
WireShark
Opnet
SolarWinds
STIG Compliance
TACLANES
Microsoft Office
Encryption Devices
Network Hardware
Fault Isolation
System Integration
LAN
WAN
WireShark
Opnet
SolarWinds
STIG Compliance
TACLANES
Microsoft Office
Encryption Devices
Network Hardware
Fault Isolation
System Integration
security