Ground Systems Computer Infrastructure Lead

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$161,000–$241,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Above market

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About Northrop Grumman

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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TL;DR · Ground Systems Computer Infrastructure Lead

Ground Systems Computer Infrastructure Lead serves as a Staff Computer Systems Architect within a team developing and fielding a new ground-based radar for Space Domain Awareness missions. This role is responsible for the computer system architecture of multiple High-Performance Computing environments to support mission execution, software development, and long-term sustainment. Key responsibilities include defining and documenting system architecture, determining hardware/software compatibility specifications, coordinating compute subsystem designs, and resolving program support deficiencies. The candidate will utilize RedHat Linux, HPE High-Performance Computing platforms, GPGPU Multi-Node parallel processing, and VMware products including vCenter, vSphere, NSX, Tanzu, and Avi Load Balancer. Technical skills required include network design, containerization, Model Based Systems Engineering principles, and proficiency with Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence to manage the complex infrastructure of a radar system.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and documentation of computer system architecture for high-performance computing environments.
  • Define hardware/software specifications, I/O processes, and parameters to ensure system security and maintainability.
  • Coordinate the design of compute subsystems and the integration of the total radar system.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies while developing corrective actions.
  • Manage requirements decomposition and derivation of component-level specifications for computer hardware.
  • Configure and provision RedHat Linux environments on HPE High-Performance Computing platforms.
  • Oversee network design, configuration, and management across various commercial hardware components.
  • Implement virtualization and software containerization solutions using VMware products.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application.
  • Must have 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 10 years with a Master's, or 8 years with a PhD.
  • Experience with requirements decomposition and derivation of computer system hardware component level specifications.
  • Experience configuring and provisioning RedHat Linux and HPE High-Performance Computing platforms.
  • Experience with GPGPU Multi-Node parallel processing IT environments.
  • Familiarity with computer virtualization, SW containerization, VMware products, network design, and commercial hardware components.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements, Atlassian tool sets, and Model Based Systems Engineering principles.
  • Technical Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; RedHat, CompTIA Security+, Network+, or VMware certifications (preferred).

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