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Associate Network Communications (Ellsworth AFB)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-South Dakota-Ellsworth AFB
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking Associate Network Communications position to join our team of qualified individuals located at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Key Responsibilities: • Provide real time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. • Account for, control, and deploy equipment. • Work with partners to resolve connectivity issues and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks. • Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations environment, including operations on flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers. • Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary. • Work with a team to provide 24/7 on-site support for network operations of the Ground Communications Interface. • Provide local network management support through updates, configurations, security patches, drawings, and feedback to the Responsible Engineers (REs). • Communicate technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs). • Working with networking staff in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations. • Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs). • Support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration. • Assist with testing, maintenance, and integration of Comms and Networks equipment required to support ground and flight operations. • Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues. Basic Qualifications for Associate Network Communications: • Must have a High School diploma/GED and relevant 4 years of Network Communications/Administration training; or an Associate’s Degree and relevant 2 years of Network Communications/Administration training; or A Bachelors Degree and 0 relevant Network Communications/Administration field. experience. • Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification. • Knowledge of basic network security. • Knowledge of designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks. • Knowledge of configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware. • Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.). • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. • Must be willi