Staff C2E Software Architect

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Senior Software Architect with over 20 years experience to lead the end-to-end architecture for multi-level security solutions. This role involves guiding teams through cloud migration to Microsoft Azure and overseeing the development and operational sustainment of multi-domain systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecting secure solutions and managing technical teams within the defense and aerospace sectors. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience designing, engineering, and deploying multi-level systems.
• Ability to acquire Top Secret clearance & SCI.
• Proficiency in NIST, JSIG, NSA frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for multi-level security solutions.
• Guide cloud migration to Microsoft Azure.
• Lead technical teams through development and operational sustainment.

Skills

Architecting secure, distributed solutions

Cross-domain solutions

Microsoft Azure

DoD cyber-risk frameworks

Leadership in technical teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Software Architect with 20+ years of experience designing, engineering, and field deploying multi-level systems spanning cloud, edge, and government furnished hardware/software (GFX/GFE). The role will own end-to-end architecture for cross domain and multi-level security (Red/Black) solutions, guide cloud migration to Microsoft Azure, and lead technical teams through concept, development, integration, and operational sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, write, and prioritize functional requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into hardware and software architectures; define all interfaces.
• Guide development of Activity, Internal Block Diagram (IBD), and Block Definition Diagram (BDD) models using Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Convert limited cyber requirements into detailed design artifacts (JSIG/NIST).
• Architect Zero Trust networks, role-based access controls, and IAM workflow diagrams.
• Design on-prem, hybrid, edge, and CSP integrated solutions for Content Security Policy / Ground segment / Data center architecture.
• Define processing levels, CD S interfaces, and data-filtering mechanisms for multi-level & cross-domain solutions.
• Apply network architecture expertise: micro segmentation, resiliency, NOC/SOC planning.
• Implement Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python, and other IaC for repeatable provisioning.
• Build, test, and deploy software and infrastructure across the lifecycle; own CI/CD pipeline.
• Create integration test plans, validate data flows, and verify real-time command paths.
• Leverage open-system architectures (GRA/GFx) for mission-critical software.
• Deploy Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, etc., in hardened environments.
• Incorporate DoD grade, GFx hardened, secure boot components for secure/hardened/COTS integration.
• Serve as lead engineer, IPT lead, technical manager, and mentor for junior staff.
• Provide domain expertise in defense, aerospace, missile, and mission-critical C2 systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or STEM master’s degree with 10 years, or STEM PhD with 8 years.
• 8+ years of architecting secure, distributed solutions.
• Core technical expertise in cross-domain solutions, multi-level security (Red/Black), Microsoft Azure, cloud & distributed hardware architecture, and government furnished hardware/software (GFX/GFE).
• Ability to acquire and maintain Top Secret clearance & SCI (DoD must be in scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) within a reasonable period.
• Proficiency in NIST, JSIG, NSA, DoD cyber‑risk frameworks.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams and large-scale IPTs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS (GovCloud), Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Design & administration of relational & NoSQL databases.
• Hypervisor deployments (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM) and VDI.
• Familiarity with NIST 800‑53, NIST CSF, NSA security guidelines.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python, CI/CD tooling (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Deep experience building Zero Trust networks and IAM/RBAC models.
• Edge computing nodes, field segment integration, data‑center design (on‑prem, hybrid, multi‑cloud).
• DoD grade COTS, GFx hardened, secure boot integration.
• Philosophical understanding of Agile Combat Employment (ACE).
• MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certified Cloud Architect (Azure, AWS, GCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent DoDI 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework).

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00. Salary considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives may apply for certain levels. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 restricted positions.