Computer Systems Architect\Principal Computer System Architect -AHT

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,600 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking Computer System Architects to work on the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System, a network-enabled C2 system unifying sensors and shooters for air and missile defense. The role requires active Secret Clearance, RHEL administration, scripting, Agile/DevOps experience, and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Travel up to 10% is possible; relocation assistance may be available, and compensation ranges from $87,600 to

Qualifications

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration experience.
• Scripting or command-line work within RHEL/Windows (Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python).
• Understanding of all phases of software development; experience with Agile/DevOps.
• Networking fundamentals: subnets, routing, VLANs.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+).

Skills

RHEL administration

Scripting

Agile/DevOps

Networking basics

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Atlassian Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Bamboo

Fisheye/Crucible

VMware vSphere

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required on start: Yes.

Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for Computer System Architects based in Huntsville, Alabama to work on the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), a network‑enabled command‑and‑control system that unifies air and missile defense sensors and shooters.

Position Levels

• Computer System Architect – Level 2: 2 years with a Bachelor of Science; 0 years with a Master’s or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Principal Computer Systems Architect – Level 3: 5 years with a Bachelor of Science; 3 years with a Master’s; 1 year with a Ph.D. or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.

Basic Qualifications

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration experience.
• Strong software, system, and network troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to script or work at the command line level within RHEL and Windows‑based systems (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.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT LevelII Certification (e.g., Security+).

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of routing/switching and experience debugging network‑oriented applications.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Administration experience with VMware vSphere7.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 & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC, THAAD, or any sensor/weapon system; Link16 experience.
• Experience with implementing STIGs and tracking non‑compliance on Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Previous experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, Crucible, etc.).
• Ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
• Additional Operating System Environment Certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified).

Compensation & Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00.
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00.
• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and mandate shared company performance.
• Optional long‑term incentives for senior positions.
• Benefits include health, life, and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and/or personal business).

Application period is estimated at 20 days from posting date, but may change.

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.