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Northrop Grumman · 14 hours ago

Principal Network Communications Engineer

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$91K/yr - $137K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements with a focus on revolutionary systems. They are seeking a Principal Network Communications Engineer to maintain smooth operations of Information System Hardware and Software, ensuring secure communication and system integration.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of several integrated and specialized information systems

Maintain technical expertise in all areas of information systems hardware/software, radio frequency and SATCOM communications systems, and interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc

May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings

Prepare documentation or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including maintenance documentation and instructions

Provide regular monitoring and analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems

Ensure secure movement of information across a multi-classification level computing environment

May coordinate third-party maintenance for equipment

Support integration and provide engineering feedback on effectiveness of system upgrades and modifications

May design systems or portions of systems that include selection of hardware and software packages

Qualification

Network CommunicationsSecurity Plus CertificationRadio Frequency SystemsSatellite CommunicationsUnix/SolarisWindows ServerWANLAN NetworkingVirtualizationRequirements CaptureTestImplementationIntegrated Maintenance Data SystemGroup Policy DesignOracle RACQuality Assurance

Required

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 9 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an Associates Degree and at least 7 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or a Bachelors in Science and at least 5 years of Network Communications/Administration experience; or a Masters and at least 3 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or a Ph.D. with some relevant Network Communications/Administration experience

Must have or be able to obtain Security Plus (Sec+) Certification within 6 months of hire

Must be able to complete initial qualification training within 365 days from program access and show continuous progress throughout the training program

Must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year

Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs