RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Electronics Engineer – Computer Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the F-35 maintenance organization. This role is located Melbourne, FL.

This position will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment working closely with other engineers and technicians in a lab-like environment to integrate, test, and troubleshoot software/hardware systems in complex IT systems.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Design, configure, document, and maintain infrastructure, applications, and/or cloud resources necessary to reliably host, run, and support applications through all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Design, plan, deploy, configure, install, test, and integrate site standup for infrastructure and end devices.

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues and support incidents response as needed.
• Supporting a program where application of extensive technical expertise will be required to support a developing system.
• Develop and maintain Microsoft PowerShell scripts, Bash and Python scripts, and Microsoft Group Policies.
• Work with storage systems and basic networking, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, and Active Directory.
• Script deployments of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
• Maintain COTS Hardware, Software configuration matrix, technical installation, configuration, and update procedures.
• Develop and maintain network infrastructure diagrams for site installations.
• Release CM controlled documentation, scripts, and COTS software media.
• Implement engineering changes to the system as required while maintain compatibility with existing architectures when implementing system enhancements.
• Design and implement VMware high-availability virtualized infrastructures.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s of science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; or, a master’s of science degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; or, a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience.

• Demonstrated experience with Windows operating systems.

• Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure.

• Active DoD 8140-approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+ce, CCNP, and CISSP.

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with site standup activities / initial infrastructure planning and deployment.  

• Expert as a solutions, software, or enterprise architect role.

• Experience in technical judgment with significant impact to program success.

• Demonstrated experience in IT disciplines, some of which should be in a lead role.

Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

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.