Ground Systems Computer Infrastructure Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Computer Systems Architect to act as the computer infrastructure lead within a program developing and fielding a new ground-based radar performing Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missions. As the computer infrastructure lead, you will be a key member of the senior technical team and be responsible for the computer system architecture of multiple High-Performance Computing environments supporting mission execution, software development, and long-term sustainment of the radar system. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundational knowledge of computer systems and be able to collaboratively apply systems engineering principles to successfully define and document the computer system architecture for the program.
Job Duties Include:
Collaboratively lead a team to define and document the programs computer system architecture
Determine systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security
Coordinates the design of compute subsystems and integration of the total system
Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies
Develop and recommend corrective actions
Interface and collaboration with system administrators, computer system architects, database managers, software developers, and cybersecurity professionals to achieve objectives
Basic Qualifications:
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
12 years with a Bachelors in Science, 10 years with a Masters in Science degree, and 8 years with the PHD
Experience with requirements decomposition and derivation of computer system hardware component level specifications
Experience with configuring and provisioning RedHat Linux
Experience with HPE High-Performance Computing platforms
Experience with GPGPU Multi-Node parallel processing IT environments
Familiar with computer virtualization and SW containerization
VMware product experience (i.e., vCenter, vSphere, NSX, Tanzu, Avi Load Balancer)
Experience with network design, configuration, and management
Familiar with a broad set of commercial hardware system components (i.e., servers, switches, routers, network-attached storage)
Familiar with cybersecurity requirements
Experience with Atlassian tool sets (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering principles
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
RedHat Certified (System Admin or Engineer)
CompTIA Security + Certification
CompTIA Network + Certification
VMware Data Center Certification
VMware Network Virtualization Certification
Track record of collaborating with SW discipline leads to achieve success
Experience working within CAMEO
Experience with Engineering Drawings and Electronic Bill of Materials that drive procurement demands
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00
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.
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. In addition, 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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.