Principal Computer Systems Architect/Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3/4)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

1d•$114,000 - $213,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations has an opening for a Principal Computer Systems Architect/Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3/4) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA. AMP P093/ATL I&T is looking for a Principal Computer Systems Architect/Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3/4) to join the ATL STEE Team with 5 or more years of working experience working in a mixed Linux and Windows environment. Experience should include working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server OS and Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, and advanced knowledge of networking and network protocols. An added capability and qualification would be some knowledge of working with network hardware such as Cisco switches. The position includes supporting daily requests from the operations high bay floor, supporting SV EGSE test sets and workstations including connecting to the ATL network, managing user accounts and share drive access, providing network access to various high bay locations for floor ops, border crossing of new EGSE test sets and hardware onto the ATL network. Other tasks include the ability to travel (about 10%) and support offsite activities when required and 24x7 on-call support during critical test phases. This position requires TS/SCI Privilege User (PU).

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree (for Level 3)
Minimum of 9+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree (for Level 4)
Available to travel periodically ~10% when needed
Working knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and static IP configuration, VLANs and network security
Working knowledge of network drive shares and the ability to manage share access
Proficiency with all or part of the following operating systems: Windows 10, 11, Windows Server, Linux-RHEL 7,8,9 or other Linux distributions
Working knowledge of security best practices, access control and incident response fundamentals
Top Secret (TS) and active SCI Clearances with Poly within the last 5 years is required at the time of application

Nice To Haves

Working and advanced knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and static IP configuration, VLANs and network security
Access list and working firewall knowledge
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose network issues related to computers and workstations and network switching
Intermediate understanding of computer networking (OS configuration, Network switches, Firewalls, CISCO IOS)
Knowledge of various cable media such as CAT6 and fiber optic cable modes fiber optic transceivers and their various types
Ability to build, deploy, configure Windows 10, 11, Windows Server, Linux RHEL 7,8 or 9 or other Linux distributions as well as troubleshooting IT systems hardware (i.e. Windows/Linux workstations, servers, storage appliances, network switches)
Working experience with NetApp storage appliances, VMWare vSphere and managing virtual clients, Active Directory administration, Security Center
Some knowledge of working with network hardware such as Cisco switches
24x7 on-call support during critical test phases

Responsibilities

Supporting daily requests from the operations high bay floor
Supporting SV EGSE test sets and workstations including connecting to the ATL network
Managing user accounts and share drive access
Providing network access to various high bay locations for floor ops
Border crossing of new EGSE test sets and hardware onto the ATL network
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues and communicate effectively in a collaborative setting
Handle multiple tasks, translate technical info for non-technical users and documenting processes