Computer Systems Architect\Principal Computer System Architect -AHT
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for Computer System Architects based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System is a revolutionary, network enabled command-and control system developed by Northrop Grumman that Poland has deployed to unify its air and missile defense sensors and shooters. IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System into their militaries, the US and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities in a consistent manner.
- Basic Qualifications for a Computer System Architect – Level 2: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
- Basic Qualifications for Principal Computer Systems Architect – Level 3: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
Requirements
~3 min read- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration experience
- Strong software, system, and network troubleshooting skills
- Ability to script or work at the command line level within RHEL and Windows-based systems (Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python)
- Basic understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment
- Basic understanding of networking to include subnets, routing, VLANs, etc.
- Must have an active Secret Clearance
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, etc.)
- Understanding of routing/switching and experience debugging network-oriented applications
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible
- Administration experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or higher
- Experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment
- Working knowledge of Linux systems in a Windows Domain environment
- Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system, Link 16 experience
- Experience with implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance on Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
- Previous experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, Crucible, etc.)
- Ability to generate procedures that test functionality
- Additional Operating System Environment Certification i.e., (MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified, etc.)
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $87,600–$131,400 a year
- 37% below the $175,000 median for Architect jobs on Jobera (740 salaries).
- Posted
- 16 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 13
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- October 31, 2026
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