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# Sr Principal Network Communications (Eglin AFB)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,700.0 - $167,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Microsoft Office, Service Pack, Systems Integration, Wireshark, Computer Network Operations, SC Clearance, SolarWinds (Software), OPNET (Software)
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9215858/sr-principal-network-communications-eglin-afb

## About the Role

* Must have a High School diploma/GED and 12 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an Associate's Degree and 10 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of Network Communications/Administration experience; or a Master's Degree and 6 years of Network Communications/Administration experience.
 * Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
 * Experience with STIG compliance.
 * Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
 * Experience with configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
 * Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES).
 * Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds, etc.).
 * Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
 * Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
 * Must be willing/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.
 * Your ability to Obtain and/or Transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company, * Active U.S. government Top Secret clearance
 * Special Program Access
 * Experience with remote cloud architecture.
 * Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment
 * Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems
 * Experience working on aircraft (i.e. Predator, Global Hawk, etc.) communication systems

## Description

* 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 complex technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs).
 * Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations.
 * Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs).
 * Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
 * Take responsibility for the 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.