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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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Network Communications (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Network Communications organization. This role is located at Beale AFB, CA.
As the Network Communication Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will maintain smooth operation of Information System Hardware and Software.
Your duties include:
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.
Prepares documentation or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including maintenance documentation and instructions.
Provides regular monitoring and analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Ensures secure movement of information across a multi-classification level computing environment.
May coordinate third-party maintenance for equipment.
Supports integration and provides engineering feedback on effectiveness of system upgrades and modifications.
May design systems or portions of systems that include selection of hardware and software packages.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Educational assistance is available to employees who want to continue to learn and develop skills/knowledge. Our educational assistance program supports employee development by providing resources such as:
- Free Education Advice: Call 855-222-2398 to speak with an experienced advisor to tailor an educational program to your career goals and needs.
- Tuition Savings at Accredited Schools: Access a network of accredited schools in a variety of locations (and online) to take advantage of reduced tuition costs and waived fees.
- Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience in Network Communications/Administration; OR an Associates Degree and at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience in Network Communications/Administration; OR a Bachelors degree and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience in Network Communications/Administration; OR a Masters degree and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience in Network Communications/Administration; OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience in Network Communications/Administration.
Must have or be able to obtain a 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 travel up to 25% of the time.
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 the ability to meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
Must be willing/able to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements to include required immunizations and vaccinations.
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 period as defined by the employer
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Experience with:
Requirements Capture
Test and Implementation
Integrated Maintenance Data System
Unix/Solaris Operating Systems and Principles
Windows Server and Desktop versions.
Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking
Group policy design, testing and implementation
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems
Satellite Communications Systems
Oracle RAC
Virtualization
Flight experience and familiarity with commercial mission planning software.
Quality Assurance or performing quality reviews of technical publications or training documents.
