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Northrop Grumman

2024 Associate Network Communications - Edwards AFB (CA)

Northrop Grumman, Edwards, California, United States, 93523


Requisition ID: R10173533

Category: Information Technology

Location: Edwards AFB, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

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.

Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Network Communications. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Edwards AFB, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Global Battle Mission Readiness Division, supporting the Restricted Programs Sustainment & Operations Operating Unit, working on the AS2 Program.

Roles and Responsibilities:

-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, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution

Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret with DoD Security Clearance within 365 days from submission and be able to maintain that clearance.

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 meet medical requirements for worldwide travel. Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.

Must be willing to deploy overseas 25% a year

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Some 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

Salary Range: $65,600 - $98,400

For a broader consideration, please consider completing a profile in our campus candidate community. By clicking on the link below your resume will be visible to recruiters and hiring managers across Northrop Grumman with opportunities nationwide for our internship and entry-level positions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.