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Sr Principal Network Communications Administrator Ellsworth AFB


Job Location:

Ellsworth, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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At Northrop Grumman our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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 theyre making history.
At Northrop Grumman our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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 but theyre also making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Sr. Principal Network Communications Administrator to join our team of qualified diverse individuals within our Ground Systems Team. This role is in Ellsworth SD.

Qualified candidates will apply technical knowledge and will have the opportunity to work on multiple tasks including but not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

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.

Required Experience:

Staff IC


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