Principal Computer Systems Architect- AHT

***this position is contingent upon award and funding

Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways.

Job Description:

The candidate will perform network engineering activities supporting all phases of systems development in the areas of Network Engineering as a Principal Computer Systems Architect. The candidate will be performing these duties on a later identified program in Huntsville, Alabama. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the design and implementation of network architecture
• Conduct scheduled maintenance of the different Network IOS
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for networking devices
• Work on multiple simultaneous tasks
• Perform routine network administration tasks as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3): Bachelor of Science (BS) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree; 0 years with a PhD or additional years in lieu of a degree
• DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• A professional certification specific to the networking industry i.e. CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
• Good understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• CLEARANCE:  Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance with a background investigation date within 5 Years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
• Good understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
• Experience with military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
• Experience with tactical/military radio networks
• Experience VoIP and VTC
• Experience with IBCS

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.