United States-Maryland-Linthicum, United States
$127-191k
Full Time
a month ago
Job description
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 β 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.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect to support the network and data collection, processing, and storage infrastructure to support the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) of a production Space Payload program. This position will support our Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Business Unit in Linthicum, MD. This is an on-site role.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage Linux, Windows, VMware, and AWS environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security
Design, implement, and maintain system architectures, including virtualization, cloud integration, and disaster recovery strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, data migration, and security patches
Monitor system health, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent disruptions
Configure and manage AWS services, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and adherence to best practices
Provide advanced technical support to end-users, offering timely and effective solutions to complex challenges
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures using Atlassian Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
Operation and support of IT and network hardware and software across all program locations (limited travel required)
Manage a team of Data Center Administrators to maintain system functionality
Decompose and prioritize work to enable team members to accomplish tasks
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelorβs degree with 9 years of relevant experience, or 7 years of relevant experience with MS. Or 4 years and Ph.D.
Proven expertise in administrating Linux (CentOS, Red Hat), Windows (10, Server 2019), VMware (vSphere 7), and AWS cloud services
Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, cloud computing concepts, and networking protocols
Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
Must have an Active Top-Secret clearance to be considered with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional, or equivalent certifications
TS/SCI clearance
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