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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Deployable Principal Network Communications/ Network Communications (Top Secret Clearance Required) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Edwards Air Force Base, CA, United States - **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $155,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unix, Network Analysis, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Networking Hardware, Windows Servers, Oracle Rac, SAP (Applications), Solaris (Operating System), Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Multiplexers, Enterprise Software Applications, Integrated Maintenance Data System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Computer Equipment - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467072520&tx=JT9587TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications., * Bachelor's of Science degree and 5 years of relevant Network Communications experience OR 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree; or Master's of Science Degree and 3 years relevant Network Communications 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 be able to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel. * Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport. * Must have the ability to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements. * Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. * Must have or be able to obtain a Security Plus (Sec+) Certification within 6 months of hire. * Must have the ability to complete training and receive initial qualification within 180 days and complete full qualification within 365 days as set out by department training team as a condition of maintaining employment Basic Qualifications: Network Communications * Bachelor's of Science degree and 2 years of relevant Network Communications experience OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree; or Master's of Science Degree and 0 years relevant Network Communications 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 be able to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel. * Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport. * Must have the ability to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements. * Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. * Must have or be able to obtain a Security Plus (Sec+) Certification within 6 months of hire. * Must have the ability to complete training and receive initial qualification within 180 days and complete full qualification within 365 days as set out by department training team as a condition of maintaining employment Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with one or more of the following: * 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. ## Description * 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.