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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Deployable Network Communications - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Beale Air Force Base, CA, United States - **Salary:** $98,900.0 - $148,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unix, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Windows Servers, Oracle Rac, Satcom, Solaris (Operating System), Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Enterprise Software Applications, Integrated Maintenance Data System, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Karaf, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fcea96ad77d83b90 ## About the Role * Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 9 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Bachelor's of Science degree and at least 5 years of related military / professional experience OR a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related military / professional experience OR a Ph.D and at least 1 year of related military / professional experience * Must be willing and able 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 and pass a physical for worldwide travel. * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport. * Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time and accept customer furnished quarters, when required, for periods up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements. * Must be able to maintain customer requirements for ability to deploy * Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance and be able to maintain that clearance., * Experience with: + Requirements Capture + Test and Implementation + Integrated Maintenance Data System + Unix/Solaris Operating Systems and Principles + Windows Server and Desktop administration + Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking + Group policy design, testing and implementation + Radio Frequency Transmission Systems + Satellite Communications Systems + Containerization and Microservice architecture familiarization (Docker/Kubernetes/Apache Karaf) + Oracle RAC + Virtualization + Integrated operational support experience with DoD customers + COMSEC + Quality Assurance or performing quality reviews of technical publications or training documents + Familiarity with military planning and flight activities + Must possess a DoD 8570/8140 recognized IAT Level-II or -III certification. (examples include: Security+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.) + Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission. ## Description * Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of several integrated and specialized information systems. * Maintain technical expertise in all areas of information systems hardware/software, radio frequency and SATCOM communications systems, and 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. * Prepare documentation or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including maintenance documentation and instructions. * Provide regular monitoring and analysis regarding short- and long-range project planning and utilization of proprietary systems. * Ensure secure movement of information across a multi-classification level computing environment. * May coordinate third-party maintenance for equipment. * Supports hardware/software integration activities and provides engineering feedback on effectiveness of system upgrades and modifications. * May design systems or portions of systems that include selection of hardware and software packages. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)