Principal Computer System Architect

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $87,600–$131,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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JOB TITLE: Computer Systems Architect\Principal Computer System Architect -AHT The Computer Systems Architect or Principal Computer Systems Architect joins the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems team to support the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System. This role involves performing system administration, software, system, and network troubleshooting within an Agile/DevOps environment. The architect will manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows-based systems, utilizing scripting languages like Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python. Key responsibilities include managing subnets, routing, and VLANs, as well as integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software in security-constrained environments. Candidates must possess skills in VMware vSphere, Ansible, and Atlassian tools. The work focuses on a network-enabled command-and-control system designed to unify air and missile defense sensors and shooters to deliver a single integrated air picture.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL Bash PowerShell Python Agile DevOps Networking Ansible VMware vSphere Windows Domain Link 16 Jira Confluence Bitbucket Bamboo Fisheye Crucible STIGs POA&M

What you'll do

Perform system administration for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
Troubleshoot complex software, system, and network issues.
Script and execute commands using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python.
Manage networking components including subnets, routing, and VLANs.
Operate within Agile and DevOps software development environments.
Integrate COTS, GOTS, and custom software in security-constrained environments.
Implement STIGs and track non-compliance on Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
Generate procedures to test system functionality.

What we're looking for

Must have an active Secret Clearance.
Must have U.S. Citizenship.
Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+).
For Level 2: 2 years experience with a Bachelor of Science, or 0 years with a Master's, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
For Level 3: 5 years experience with a Bachelor of Science, 3 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD, plus 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration and software, system, and network troubleshooting.
Ability to script or work at the command line level in RHEL and Windows-based systems using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python.
Basic understanding of software development phases, Agile/DevOps environments, and networking concepts like subnets, routing, and VLANs.
Understanding of routing/switching and experience debugging network-oriented applications (preferred).
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible (preferred).
Administration experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or higher (preferred).
Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software in a security constrained environment (preferred).
Working knowledge of Linux systems in a Windows Domain environment (preferred).
Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs or Link 16 (preferred).
Experience implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance on POA&Ms (preferred).
Previous experience with Atlassian Tools such as Jira and Confluence (preferred).
Ability to generate procedures that test functionality (preferred).
Additional Operating System Environment Certifications such as MCSA, RHCSA, or CCNA (preferred).

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