Associate Computer Systems Architect/Computer Systems Architect (Level 1/2
Listed on 2026-08-14
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, IT Support, Systems Administrator
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
None
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 Space Sector has an opening for a Associate Computer Systems Architect/Computer Systems Architect (Level 1/2) to join the GSDP Special Test Equipment Engineering (STEE) team. This position will be in Manhattan Beach, California.
The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space programs that provides specialized IT support to Restricted and Unclassified systems and environments. This position requires knowledge and adherence to Information Assurance processes and procedures per NG Info Sec and program security organizations. The applicant will be expected to support a variety of diverse, and dynamic environments. The Job requires supporting multiple engineering areas that have incorporated COTS hardware and operating systems with custom applications into their test systems and operational products.
The Role s And Responsibilities Of This Position Include
- Administration of Linux (RHEL 8/9, Rocky 8/9, Ubuntu 20+) servers and workstations
- Installing, configuring, troubleshooting hardened Linux operating systems
- On call, 24/7 pager support during critical phases of testing, contingency operations and off-site as required
1)
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 0+ years of relevant experience.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access in a timely manner
2)
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 2+ years of relevant experience OR a Master s degree in a STEM field and 0+ years of relevant experience.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications
- Administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8/9 servers and workstations
- Administration of Windows workstations and servers (Windows 11 and Windows 2022)
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux server applications (i.e. Samba, NFS, Chrony, Web servers)
- Installing, configuring, and supporting Windows applications (i.e. Xilinx, Windriver, Lab View, Office)
- Basic understanding of computer networking (OS configuration, Network switches, Firewalls, CISCO IOS)
- Familiarity with CMMC/DFARS/RMF/DOD Security Controls
- Highly skilled at using Compliance and Remediation tools (i.e. Nessus, SCC SCAP scanner, STIG Viewer)
- Building, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting IT systems hardware (i.e. Workstations, Servers, Storage appliances, network switches, rack & stack)
- Manage and prioritize workflow using department ticketing system
- Ability to learn scripting languages and automation, such as Bash, Ansible, and/or Power Shell
- Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances:
- Dept of Defense Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years
- OR SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years
- OR Dept of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years
- Meets DOD IAT requirements for security certs or be in the process of obtaining one. (i.e. CISSP, Security+ certification)
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