Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Communications (Level 3 or Level 4)

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.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Network Communications (level 3 or 4) to join our diverse team of professionals located in Chantilly, VA. The Network Communication Subject Matter Expert (SME) will plan, evaluate, and coordinate 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, virtual systems and servers, automated systems, and data storage. 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. The Network Communication SME will develop technical manual and training curriculum to be employed during procedures, simulation, and/or flight training. Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to aviation related audiences. Evaluates curriculum materials based on trainee feedback and instructor input. Reviews simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency. Reviews mission planning processes and software for incorporation into training materials. Coordinates meetings and working groups with engineering support and SMEs to develop new, and expand already designed training curriculum. Conducts quality review of materials.

Basic Qualifications

• Sr. Principal (Level 3): Bachelors degree and 5 years of Network Communications experience; Masters and 3 years for relevant experience; In lieu of formal education, 9 years of relevant job experience may be considered.
• Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal (Level 4): Bachelors degree and 8 years of Network Communications experience; Masters and 6 years for relevant experience; In lieu of formal education, 12 years of relevant job experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with: Requirements CaptureTest and ImplementationVirtual Systems and ServersLinux/OpenShift Operating Systems and PrinciplesWindows Server and Desktop versions.Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networkingAutomated Tools (Ansible, Kubernets)Radio Frequency Transmission SystemsSatellite Communications SystemsMongo, PostgreSQL DBNetApp, DockerQuality Assurance or performing quality reviews of technical publications or training documents.

Primary Level Salary Range

$103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$129,300.00 - $193,900.00

Application Period

Estimated 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.