Senior Systems Architect – Secure Network Design (TS)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Systems Architect in Palmdale, CA, to lead on complex network designs spanning routers, firewalls, and gateways. You will document configurations, support Linux environments, and collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure mission-critical resilience.

Eligible candidates hold a STEM degree with multi-year experience or advanced degrees, plus DoD 8570 Level 2 certification and TS clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required or able to obtain.
• Background in engineering with STEM degree and experience.
• Experience Linux, scripting, and IP routing for networks.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware to contract needs.
• Maintains technical expertise in networks and interconnection.
• Creates network documentation and peer reviews.
• Provides monitoring and analysis for planning.
• Coordinates third‑party maintenance for equipment.
• Designs networks and software packages for LAN/WAN.
• Installs vendor routers, switches, and firewalls; performs troubleshooting.

Skills

Linux environments

Python scripting

C/C++

IP routing

Networking

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification

Tools

Router configs

LAN/WAN design

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Systems Architect in Palmdale, CA, to lead on complex network designs spanning routers, firewalls, and gateways. You will document configurations, support Linux environments, and collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure mission-critical resilience.

Eligible candidates hold a STEM degree with multi-year experience or advanced degrees, plus DoD 8570 Level 2 certification and TS clearance.