Principal Computer Systems Architect

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$114,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $142k
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This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $170,825–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Computer Systems Architect

As a Principal Computer Systems Architect, you will join the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems team to support an enterprise-wide digital transformation for national defense products. You will work in a lab environment alongside engineers and technicians to advise on integrating emerging technologies into program systems. Your daily responsibilities include implementing engineering changes, reviewing technical requirements to develop end-to-end system architectures, and managing network configurations in coordination with peers and government engineers. The role requires expertise in Red Hat and Linux operating systems, Splunk, STIG implementation, and DNS via Linux BIND. You will utilize scripting languages such as Bash, Shell, Ansible, and Python. Preferred skills include experience with containerization tools like Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes, as well as virtualization platforms including VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V, and RH-V to solve complex technical challenges for the warfighter.

What you'll do

  • Review and analyze technical requirements to incorporate them into end-to-end system architectures.
  • Advise on the integration of emerging industry technologies into program systems.
  • Complete network configurations while coordinating with peers, subject matter experts, and government engineers.
  • Implement engineering changes to systems as required by project needs.
  • Work directly with engineers and technicians within a lab environment.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge to improve internal procedures and processes.
  • Manage the design, implementation, and sustainment of Linux/Unix and containerization technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with experience, Master's with , PhD with , or relevant experience.
  • Advanced and in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat and/or other Linux operating systems.
  • Experience utilizing and working with Splunk.
  • Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation plus DNS (specifically Linux BIND).
  • Scripting and programming experience in Bash, Shell, Ansible, or Python.
  • Experience with imaging, backup software, containers, virtualization platforms, and networking systems (preferred).

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