Principal Computer Systems Architect
Northrop Grumman
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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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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.
Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.
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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.
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