RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
clearance:TYPE: Top Secret
: Top Secret: Top Secret: Top Secret>Top Secret
TRAVEL:Yes, 10% of the Time
Description 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector has an opening for a Principal Network Communications Engineer (level
- to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Georgia, USA. As the Principal Network Communications 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
munications
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. Basic
kages. Basic
Qualifications: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
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.
Preferred
Qualifications:
experience:with:
dt>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.
salary:Range: $91,200.00 $136,800.00 The above
00 The above00 The abovesalary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and
responsibilities of the position and the candidate's
experience,
education,
skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of
benefits:including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S.Citizenship:is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.