Staff Computer Systems Architect – NG Space Systems

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The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

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​The Integration and Support Group (ISG) has an immediate need for a Ground Element Modernization (GEM) Execution Lead/Computer Systems Architect to plan, design system architecture, and lead implementation for new and existing complex computer systems. The role includes determining systems specifications, applying advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security.

The Computer Systems Architect will coordinate designs of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies. Other responsibilities are the development and recommendation of corrective actions and providing technical guidance for Linux System Administrators and interfacing with software developers.

The candidate will be responsible for directing technical team members to perform system buildups, managing priorities, meeting deadlines and working within budgets. The candidate will work directly with management, defining tasking and support of management meetings and reviews. This position requires coordination and interfacing with the internal and external customers and program management. Candidate will work in a dynamic team environment, defining processes and resolving complex problems. The candidate must have the ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and oversight, and mentor junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current SCI access or at least a DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access
• 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 12 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; 9 years of relevant experience with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Proficiency in; Linux, Network Attached Storage, Networking, Virtualization & Cloud technology
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Security+ or similar security certification
• Previously adjudicated polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive integration experience in operational sites
• Experienced in software and network architectures is highly desirable
• Red Hat Linux certified
• Demonstrated high level briefing experience
• Demonstrated complex problem solving and decision making skills
• Successful team building for technical solutions and engaged teams

Salary Range: $161,000 USD - $241,400 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.

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