VMware Systems Architect - Level 3/4 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus potential

Long Term Incentives

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a VMware Systems Architect (Level 3/4) in Redondo Beach, CA. You will review and design VMware information systems to address infrastructure requirements and provide senior engineering guidance on architectures.

The role requires strong cyber hardening knowledge, Agile experience, and the ability to work across teams. A Top Secret clearance with SCI/CI poly is needed before start, with pay ranges reflecting level and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start.
• Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification.
• Prefer demonstrated experience in Agile, Linux, and VMware technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review, understand and design VMware information systems for infrastructure needs.
• Provide senior engineering guidance and lead VMware architectures.
• Communicate project status to program leadership.
• Support cyber hardening and patching activities.

Skills

VMware architecture

Cybersecurity

Agile development

Linux systems

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

VMware vSphere

DRS

HA

vCenter

stig implementation

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph 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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a VMware Systems Architect - Level 3/4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

As a VMware Systems Architect, your role will include reviewing, understanding and designing VMware information systems to address a wide range of infrastructure requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cyber hardening / patching. You will offer senior engineering advice, lead others in the development of VMware architectures, and communicate with program leadership on project status.

This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4.

Basic Qualifications

• VMware Systems Architect - Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• VMware Systems Architect - Level 4: 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start

Security Certifications

• Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in technical judgment
• Experience with VMware functions in DRS, HA, Distributed Switches, Aria, RBAC, vSphere, vCenter, stig implementation, host profiles, resource management, log analysis, patching
• Experience working as part of an Agile development environment
• Understanding information technologies, as well as strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze high level needs utilizing use cases and relate them to requirements
• Experience with Linux implementation, migration, and maintenance

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.