Principal Network Communications / Senior Principal Network Communications

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

This position is currently contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. 

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is currently hiring two Principal Network Communications Specialists or Senior Principal Network Communications Specialists to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This opportunity is based in Melbourne, FL.  

Responsibilities:

Maintains smooth operation of local area, worldwide and virtual private networks (VPN). Plans, evaluates, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software 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 or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages.

Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.

Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, troubleshoot and resolve system issues (desktop, server, VM environments). Write white papers when needed or necessary.  Attend meetings and provide advice, direction, and input as a technical SME.  Create as-designed systems documentation, as-built systems documentation (rack elevations, network diagrams, and data flows). Assist in BoM creation and validation.  Deploy networks, servers, and workstations on an as needed basis.

Essential Functions:

• Installation of software, support and maintenance on both physical and virtual target devices.

• Configuring software, modifying software configuration, and performing basic configuration management IAW with all STIGs, and other cybersecurity requirements to include JSIG.

• Planning for and responding to service outages and other problems

• Implementing client workstations software patches, security fixes and service releases as required.

• Participate in Agile lifecycle.

• Executing engineering projects on schedule.

• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and redline documented procedures.

• Implement engineering changes to the system as required.

• Experience with deploying, configuring, and hardening Network Devices.

• Responsible for integrating and testing software and/or hardware sys