We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect with expert knowledge of ground infrastructure requirements and specific automation techniques. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.
What you'll get to do?
As a Computer Systems Architect, your duties will include reviewing, understanding and designing automation techniques to address a wide range of infrastructure requirements; understanding of automation for both Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening/patching; working closely with software and systems engineering teams to ensure requirements are understood and blockers are elevated.
Basic Qualifications:

8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
* Active Secret Clearance at the time of application
* Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification
* Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Classified Windows/Linux Domains
* Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance
* Experience with system design and architecture
* Experience operating and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards
* Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in technical judgment
* Experience working as part of an Agile development environmen
* Current CISSP security certification and CCNP network certification or similar
* Understanding information technologies, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated ability to analyze high level needs utilizing use cases/scenarios and relate them to the requirements
Salary Range: *$133,000 - $199,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.