Senior Principal Computer System Architect - Cleared

ASD, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Senior Principal Computer System Architect in San Diego to design and sustain complex development networks using Linux, Windows, and virtualization. You will drive architecture decisions, automate infrastructure tasks with scripts and Ansible, and support security implementations including STIGs and DNS configurations.

The role requires strong problem-solving, collaboration with engineers, and ability to travel up to 10% with a clear path to secure a government

Qualifications

4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree; an additional 4 years of relevant experience can substitute for a Bachelor.
Proficient in Linux, especially Red Hat; strong troubleshooting and Linux tooling knowledge.
Experience with Splunk and Windows operating systems; familiarity with STIGs.
Proficient with Bash/Shell, Python, Ansible; scripting capabilities and automation.
Ability to communicate well and work independently; on-site San Diego presence; travel 10%.

Responsibilities

Design and define system architectures for development networks across Linux/Windows/VMware.
Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, repair, monitor, and automate infrastructure components.
Develop infrastructure support procedures and maintain system documentation.
Support security posture with STIG implementation and DNS/BIND configurations.
Collaborate with engineers to implement and validate end-to-end architectures.