Computer Systems Architect 3

• Architect, implement, and administer enterprise virtualization and storage solutions.
• Manage VMware environments including vCenter, ESXi, and related virtualization technologies.
• Support storage infrastructure including SAN solutions and enterprise backup systems.
• Lead technical efforts supporting software development and classified computing environments.
• Administer Windows-based infrastructure including Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, Group Policy, and Certificate Services.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Support VDI technologies including VMware Horizon and Hyper-V environments.
• Maintain security audit logs and ensure compliance with classified security requirements.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software engineers, network engineers, program managers, and cybersecurity teams.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and system-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, STIG, JSIG, JAFAN, ICD 503, and DCSA security requirements.
• Support Information System Security Manager (ISSM) requirements and security accreditation activities.
• Lead technical architecture initiatives and provide infrastructure modernization recommendations.
• Operate effectively within a fast-paced, highly secure defense environment.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in virtualization architecture, storage solutions, Windows domain administration, cybersecurity compliance, and classified information systems. This position requires an active Secret DoD clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access., * Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of related experience; OR

• Master’s Degree with 9 years of related experience; OR
• High School Diploma/GED with an additional 16 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Current IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Extensive experience architecting virtualization and storage solutions.
• Strong experience administering Windows enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting classified or highly regulated IT environments.
• Ability to work onsite in a secure facility., * Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance.
• VMware certifications and advanced VMware administration experience.
• Experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi 6.5+ environments.
• Experience supporting containerized environments.
• Experience with VDI technologies including VMware Horizon and Hyper-V.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, PKI, and Certificate Authorities.
• Experience managing SAN storage platforms including NetApp ONTAP, E-Series, and similar technologies.
• Experience with Cohesity, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM), or equivalent backup solutions.
• Experience operating within RMF, STIG, JSIG, JAFAN, ICD 503, or DCSA environments.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) classified systems.

Desired Skills

• Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture
• VMware vSphere
• VMware ESXi
• VMware vCenter
• Storage Architecture
• SAN Administration
• Active Directory
• LDAP
• RADIUS
• PKI / Certificate Services
• Windows Server Administration
• VDI Technologies
• VMware Horizon
• Hyper-V
• Cohesity
• Dell PPDM
• RMF
• STIG Compliance
• JSIG
• JAFAN
• DCSA Requirements
• Security+ CE
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Systems Engineering
• Disaster Recovery
• Backup & Recovery
• Technical Leadership

Skills: Administrative Skills, Business Solutions, Certificate Authorities, CompTIA Security+, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Data Management, Data Recovery, Dell Computers, Desktop Virtualization, Digital Certificates, Disaster Recovery, DoD Clearance, DoD Secret Clearance, Enterprise Architecture, High School Diploma, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Internet Security, Juniper Networks E-Series, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, NetApp Storage Systems, Network Architecture/Engineering, On Site Support, Project/Program Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), SAP, Secret Clearance, Security Auditing, Security Clearance, Security Compliance, Security Monitoring, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Storage Architecture, Storage Area Network (SAN), System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VMWare, VMWare Certifications, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Virtualization

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Computer Systems Architect 3 to join its Classified Solutions Team supporting the Sentinel Program. This is a senior-level technical architect position focused on designing, implementing, and supporting highly secure virtualization, storage, and Windows-based infrastructure environments within classified networks.