Deployable Sr Principal Network Communications

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Deployable Sr Principal Network Communications (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions organization. This role is located in Chantilly, VA.

In this role, you will primarily maintain smooth operation of Advanced and Specialized Information System Hardware and Software.

Your duties include:

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of several complex and specialized information systems.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of information systems hardware/software, radio frequency and SATCOM communications systems, and computer interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. including virtualized component and environments
• 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 analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• May coordinate third-party maintenance for equipment.
• May design systems or portions of systems that include selection of hardware and software packages.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors of Science degree and at least 8 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Masters degree and at least 6 years of related military / professional experience OR a Ph.D. with at least 4 years of related military / professional experience OR a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and at least 12 years of related military / professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with Polygraph or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to complete initial qualification training within 180 days from program access and show continuous progress throughout the training program.
• Must be willing 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 have the ability to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements to include required immunizations and vaccinations.
• Must have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Security Plus (Sec+) Certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $129, $193,900.00The above salary 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.