Principal/Sr Principal Storage/Backup Architect-Systems-AHT - R10194092

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Storage/Backup Architect to lead innovative projects in advanced storage technologies. This role involves managing and optimizing storage systems, ensuring data integrity and security across operational environments. Collaborating with a dynamic infrastructure team, you will troubleshoot complex issues and implement best practices to enhance system performance. Join a pioneering company where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in defense and space manufacturing, and be part of a culture that values intellectual curiosity and creativity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in storage architecture with a focus on NetApp and Dell technologies.
• Strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery principles.
• Ability to manage storage systems and troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain storage systems to ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to storage technologies.
• Implement disaster recovery plans tailored to organizational needs.

Skills

NetApp ONTAP

Dell PowerStore

Data Protection

Disaster Recovery

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's in Science

PhD

Tools

Veeam Backup and Replication

SAN

NAS

VMware

Ansible

Python

Job description

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 - 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.

• this position is contingent upon award and funding
  
  

Job Description

The candidate will perform job duties as a Storage and Backup Architect specializing in advanced storage technologies, including NetApp ONTAP and Dell PowerStore. They will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining storage systems to ensure data integrity, availability, and security across various operational environments in support of the IBCS Product Line in Huntsville, Alabama. The candidate will collaborate closely with the Infrastructure team to enhance system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve deficiencies in storage and backup systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to NetApp ONTAP, Dell PowerStore, and associated storage technologies.
• Manage and maintain storage and backup systems on-prem, including NetApp, Dell, and other SAN/NAS storage platforms.
• Develop and recommend corrective actions to improve storage performance and reliability.
• Monitor system performance to ensure high availability and optimal reliability.
• Perform regular data backups and recovery operations, ensuring data accessibility.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans tailored to organizational needs.
• Collaborate with IT team members to support and enhance overall infrastructure performance.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and security policies.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and policies for effective knowledge sharing.
• Conduct regular patching and upgrade cycles to maintain system integrity and performance.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• **Principal: ** Experience: 5 years with a Bachelor’s in Science; 3 years with a Master’s; 0 years with a PhD; an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• **Senior Principal: ** Experience: 8 years with a Bachelor’s in Science; 6 years with a Master’s; 3 years with a PhD; an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Secret Security Clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+, etc.)
• Proficiency with managing storage appliances (e.g. SAN and NAS)
• Strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery principles
• Ability to manage storage quotas for all users across multiple environments
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., NetApp, Dell, or Veeam certifications)
• Additional Operating System Environment Certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified, etc.).
• Direct Experience with NetApp ONTAP storage appliances
• Direct Experience with Dell PowerStore storage appliances
• Direct Experience with Veeam Backup and Replication software and tools
• Experience with tape backup appliances
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python).
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
• Broad knowledge of systems administration across multiple technologies (e.g., Windows, Linux, Cisco, VMware, NetApp).
  
  

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00Salary Range 2: $127,000.00 - $190,000.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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