Computer Systems Architect\Principal Computer System Architect -AHT

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

1d • $87,600 - $163,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring Computer Systems Architects based in Huntsville, Alabama, to support the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System. IBCS is a network-enabled command-and-control system designed to unify air and missile defense sensors and weapons, deliver an integrated air picture, and expand surveillance and protection capabilities. The requisition may be filled at either Computer System Architect Level 2 or Principal Computer Systems Architect Level 3.

Requirements

• For Computer System Architect Level 2: 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, no experience with a master's degree, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• For Principal Computer Systems Architect Level 3: 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, 3 years with a master's degree, 1 year with a Ph.D., or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration experience.
• Strong software, system, and network troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to script or work at the command line in RHEL and Windows-based systems using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python.
• Basic understanding of all phases of software development and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Basic understanding of networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of routing and switching, and experience debugging network-oriented applications.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Administration experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or higher.
• Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software in a security-constrained environment.
• Working knowledge of Linux systems in a Windows Domain environment.
• Experience with air and missile defense command-and-control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC, or THAAD; experience with any sensor or weapon system; or Link 16 experience.
• Experience implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance in a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Previous experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, or Crucible.
• Ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
• Additional operating system environment certification, such as MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, or VMware Certified.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level