Requisition ID : R10173101
Category : * Information Technology
Location : * Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
Clearance Type : * SCI
Telecommute : * No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift : * 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required : * Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance : * Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available : * 3 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. 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! Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a *Principal / Sr. Principal* *Computer Systems Architect* to support the network and data collection, processing, and storage infrastructure to support the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) of a production Space Payload program.
This position will support our Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Business Unit in *Linthicum, MD. This is an on-site role.
Responsibilities : *
- Support and manage Linux, Windows, VMware, and AWS environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security
- Design, implement, and maintain system architectures, including virtualization, cloud integration, and disaster recovery strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, data migration, and security patches
- Monitor system health, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent disruptions
- Configure and manage AWS services, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and adherence to best practices
- Provide technical support to end-users, offering timely and effective solutions to complex challenges
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures using Atlassian Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
- Operation and support of IT and network hardware and software across all program locations (limited travel required) *Basic Qualifications : *
Principal level - *Associates Degree with 7 years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years of relevant experience, in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience will considered
Sr. Principal level - *Associates degree with 10 years Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of relevant experience with MS.
Or 3 years and Ph.D., in lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience will be conssidered
- Proven expertise in administrating Linux (CentOS, Red Hat), Windows (10, Server 2019), VMware (vSphere 7), and AWS cloud services
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, cloud computing concepts, and networking protocols
- Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
- No clearance required to start, but must be able to obtain and maintain a TS with SCI to support business needs
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Experience with multi-site network layout, setup, and configuration *Preferred Qualifications : *
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional, or equivalent certifications
- Familiarity with NIST 800-171 network compliance
- Active TS / SCI clearance *Salary Range : *$102,400 - $153,600 *Salary Range 2 : *$127,000 - $190,600 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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