Computer Systems Architect\Principal Computer System Architect -AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Computer System Architect for their office in Huntsville, Alabama. This role involves developing and maintaining revolutionary systems that unify air and missile defense capabilities. Applicants should have experience with Red Hat Linux, scripting, and Agile methodologies, along with a Secret Clearance.

The position offers a primary salary range of $87,600 to $131,400, with additional benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and potential bonuses. U.S. Citizenship is required for this role, which is essential for clearance purposes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain computer system architecture.
• Integrate command-and-control systems.
• Support military defense capabilities.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration

Software, system, and network troubleshooting

Scripting and command line proficiency

Agile/DevOps experience

Networking understanding (subnets, routing, VLANs)

Active Secret Clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Ansible

VMware vSphere 7.x or higher

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required at start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Description

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—including the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, stealth bombers, and 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for Computer System Architects based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS Poland is a revolutionary, network‑enabled command‑and‑control system that Poland has deployed to unify its air and missile defense sensors and shooters. It delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS Poland into their militaries, the US and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities in a consistent manner.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 Years with a Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree (for Level2)
• 5 Years with a Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with a Masters; 1 Year with a PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree (for Level3)
• 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 to include subnets, routing, VLANs, etc.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II 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 or 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, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 — $131,400.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 — $163,200.00
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for senior positions.
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date; this timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.