RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time NorthropGrumman seeks a Field Engineer AirDefense Specialist to implement and execute worldwide fieldservice operations that support the U.S. Army Integrated Fires Program Office. Travel Requirements will exceed 75% Support shortterm missions (16weeks) in NORTHCOM (CONUS) and in SOUTHCOM & PACOM (OCONUS). Deploy for longer terms (612months) to OCONUS locations such as AFRICOM, ARCENT, CENTCOM, and EUCOM. Travel domestically and internationally, often with little or no notice. #CWI Job Responsibilities Sustain IAVA (Information Assurance Vulnerability Activity) requirements by continuously monitoring, assessing, and applying necessary security patches and mitigations to all fielddeployed systems. Install and configure Operations networks in field locations, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and related infrastructure, according to approved architecture and standards. Perform network sustainment tasks such as routine health checks, firmware updates, and configuration backups to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Troubleshoot network issues by diagnosing connectivity problems, latency, packet loss, and hardware failures; resolve issues onsite or coordinate with other contractor support as needed. Document and report network status daily and after major events, generating concise technical reports, incident logs, and afteraction reviews for leadership and customer stakeholders. Coordinate with customers and internal teams to gather requirements, provide status updates, and validate that network installations meet missioncritical objectives. Validate network security compliance and performance by conducting data collections and ensuring delivery to data analysis teams. Maintain inventory of network assets in the field, ensuring accurate tracking of hardware, software licenses, and configuration baselines. Support emergency and contingency operations by rapidly deploying temporary network solutions, establishing secure communications, and restoring services after disruptions. Basic Qualifications Level 2: Bachelors degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a highschool diploma (or equivalent) with5years of experience. Level 3: Bachelors degree with5years of relevant experience or a highschool diploma (or equivalent) with9years of experience. Experience with software, hardware, IT, or networking. Active Secret security clearance. Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Huntsville,AL. Familiarity with CRAM, CUAS, or IBCS architectures. Ability to meet all predeployment medical and immunization standards. Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice. Experience supporting defensesystem field testing (firstarticle, designvariation, or environmental). Ability to pass the CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) requirements. Preferred Qualifications Airdefense experience in a 14series MOS (or related field) at pay gradeE5or higher. Experience operating and administrating the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command and Control (C2) system. Handson experience with ADAM Cell, AMDPCS FAAD Shelter, and/or Battery Command Post. Signal/IT specialist experience in a 25series MOS (or related field) at pay gradeE5or higher. CompTIA LPI Linux+ certification (or willingness to obtain it within6months of hire). Strong networking knowledge, including the OSI model and network architecture. Proven deployment experience as a field technical support specialist. Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. 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.