Mid-Career Computer Systems Architect

We are seeking a cleared or clearable Computer Systems Architect for a critical role in our engineering organization designing, maintaining, and supporting our engineering development systems. This position comes with periodic overtime pay, the ability to work occasionally from home and a flexible work schedule.

This position is part of a team that delivers and maintains computer systems and networks supporting engineering development for technically advanced development programs producing cutting edge hardware and software products. These products support all domains of intelligence and defense battle spaces including land, sea, air, cyber, and space. Many of the problem-sets our customers expect us to solve do not have known solutions, so ingenuity is essential.

To excel in this role, you will have breadth of knowledge in multiple aspects of computer systems including DevSecOps, Automation, and Virtualization as well as depth in one or more of these areas.  Less experienced candidates demonstrating high technological aptitude with a willingness and desire to learn are equally qualified for this position.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Administration and deployment of VMware environments and storage appliances (i.e. NetApp or similar)

• Installing, configuring, and supporting DevSecOps applications (GitHub, Ansible, Configuration Manager, Jenkins, etc)

Other team responsibilities include:

• Administration of Windows workstations and servers (Win10, and Win2016/2019)

• Administration of Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu) servers and workstations

• Administration of Networking equipment (Cisco switches, firewalls, or similar)

• Installing, configuring, and supporting Communication/Administration applications (Exchange, Office, Mattermost, etc)

• Use of Compliance and Remediation tools (i.e. Nessus, SCC SCAP Scanner, STIG Viewer)

This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field of study with 5 years of experience or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience administering VMware environments and storage appliances (e.g. NetApp or similar)

• Experience with Installing, configuring, and supporting DevSecOps applications (GitHub, Ansible, Configuration Manager, Jenkins, etc)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance per business requirements

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field of study with 9 years of experience or13 years of experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience administering VMware environments and storage appliances (e.g. NetApp or similar)

• Experience with Installing, configuring, and supporting DevSecOps applications (GitHub, Ansible, Configuration Manager, Jenkins, etc)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance per business requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

• Experience administering Networking equipment (Cisco switches, firewalls, or similar)

• Meets DOD 8570 IAT Level 2+ requirements for security certs or be in the process of obtaining one. (e.g. CISSP, Security+, CASP, etc.)

• Performing Backups and Restores using COTS and Open Source tools to implement a disaster recovery plan

• Implementation of CMMC/DFARS/RMF/DOD Security Controls

• Building, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting IT systems hardware (i.e. Workstations, Servers, Storage appliances, network switches, rack & stack)

• Familiarity with database administration (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB)

• Working experience with scripting languages and automation, such as Bash, Ansible, and/or PowerShell

• Docker/Kubernetes experience

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.