Principal Software Systems Architect / Sr. Principal Software Systems Architect (Cloud) ($5,000 Sign-on Bonus) (AHT)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Software Systems Architect / Sr. Principal Software Systems Architect to join our growing team of diverse professionals in Manhattan Beach, California or Melbourne, FL.  The selected candidate will take a leading role in migrating legacy software applications to the cloud and work with our engineering team to develop, implement, optimize, and maintain native cloud-based solutions in accordance with best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Architect efficient, high speed, reliable cloud solution for legacy software applications
• Apply IaC to deploy and manage cloud infrastructure
• Define migration path for legacy software applications to become cloud-native
• Guide migration and implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives
• Ensure performance capabilities and security of new software systems and architectures are consistent with mission requirements
• Support trade studies, CONOPs development, whitepapers

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an ABET-accredited university and 5+ years of experience in software engineering in a cloud environment OR
  • Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an ABET-accredited university and 3+ years of experience in software engineering in a cloud environment
• Must be able to attain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Experience architecting, designing, and deploying cloud-native software solutions
• Experience leading a migration of legacy software systems to a cloud environment, including transformation to cloud-native
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure technology, e.g., Azure, AWS, Google
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Container Strategies and Orchestration
• Experience working in Agile software development environment
• Ability to work on-site in Manhattan Beach (CA) or Melbourne (FL)

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an ABET-accredited university and 8+ years of experience in software engineering in a cloud environment OR
  • Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an ABET-accredited university and 6+ years of experience in software engineering in a cloud environment
• Must be able to attain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Experience architecting, designing, and deploying cloud-native software solutions
• Experience leading a migration of legacy software systems to a cloud environment, including transformation to cloud-native
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure technology, e.g., Azure, AWS, Google
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Container Strategies and Orchestration
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Iac) development and administration, developing or using tools such as Terraforn, YAML, Ansible, Cloudformation, or equivalent
• Experience in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Visual Basic, .Net, Java, C/C++ and C#
• Experience working in Agile software development environment
• Ability to work on-site in Manhattan Beach (CA) or Melbourne (FL)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Iac) development and administration, developing or using tools such as Terraforn, YAML, Ansible, Cloudformation, or equivalent
• Experience in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Visual Basic, .Net, Java, C/C++ and C#
• Experience with Azure Cloud infrastructure technology
• Experience working with Artifactory
• Experience with software configuration management tools such as: Git and Jira
• Experience with DevSecOps service/system delivery model
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or greater (e.g., Security+)
• Experience working within complex or high security environments
• Experience with Software Security Engineering, IA/Cybersecurity and industry platform hardening practices, such as DISA STIG Implementation
• Experience in Systems Engineering, e.g., CONOPS development, requirements analysis, decomposition and allocation, interface definition, and trade studies
• Knowledge of military mission planning systems

• Cloud Service Provider certification(s) such as Azure (Solutions Architect, Developer, DevOps, Cloud Security) a plus

This position reports to Manhattan Beach, CA, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Melbourne, FL, FL, USA.

Salary Range: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $129,700 USD - $194,500 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.