About the Role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking either a Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3) or a Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 4) with expert knowledge of ground infrastructure requirements and specific automation techniques. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

As a Computer Systems Architect, your duties will include:

• Reviewing, understanding and designing automation techniques to address a wide range of infrastructure requirements
• Understanding of automation for both Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening/patching
• Working closely with software and systems engineering teams to ensure requirements are understood and blockers are elevated

Basic Qualifications

Principal Computer Systems Architect:

• 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect:

• 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required for all candidates:

• Active SCI/CI Poly required at the time of application
• Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Classified Windows/Linux Domains
• Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance
• Experience with system design and architecture
• Experience operating and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards
• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in technical judgment
• Experience working as part of an Agile development environment
• Current CISSP security certification and CCNP network certification or similar
• Understanding information technologies, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze high level needs utilizing use cases/scenarios and relate them to the requirements

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Clearance Type: Polygraph
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Application Timeline: The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.