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# Principal Computer Systems Architect

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Access Network, Cisco IOS, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Computing, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Distribution, Windows Servers, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), Network Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco Switches, User Accounts
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10240655

## About the Role

The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. **Basic Qualifications (Level 3)** : + Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. + Available to travel periodically ~10% when needed. + Working knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and static IP configuration, VLANs and network security. + Working knowledge of network drive shares and the ability to manage share access + Proficiency with all or part of the following operating systems: Windows 10, 11, Windows Server, Linux-RHEL 7,8,9 or other Linux distributions. + Working knowledge of security best practices, access control and incident response fundamentals. + Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues and communicate effectively in a collaborative setting.
Handle multiple tasks, translate technical info for non-technical users and documenting processes. + Top Secret (TS) and active SCI Clearances with Poly within the last 5 years is required at the time of application. **Basic Qualifications (Level 4)** : + Minimum of 9+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. + Available to travel periodically ~10% when needed. + Working knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and static IP configuration, VLANs and network security. + Working knowledge of network drive shares and the ability to manage share access + Proficiency with all or part of the following operating systems: Windows 10, 11, Windows Server, Linux-RHEL 7,8,9 or other Linux distributions. + Working knowledge of security best practices, access control and incident response fundamentals. + Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues and communicate
effectively in a collaborative setting.
Handle multiple tasks, translate technical info for non-technical users and documenting processes. + Top Secret (TS) and active SCI Clearances with Poly within the last 5 years is required at the time of application. **Preferred Qualifications** : + Working and advanced knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and static IP configuration, VLANs and network security.
Access list and working firewall knowledge.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose network issues related to computers and workstations and network switching. + Intermediate understanding of computer networking (OS configuration, Network switches, Firewalls, CISCO IOS).
Knowledge of various cable media such as CAT6 and fiber optic cable modes fiber optic transceivers and their various types. + Ability to build, deploy, configure Windows 10, 11, Windows Server, Linux RHEL 7,8 or 9 or other Linux distributions as well as troubleshooting IT systems hardware (i.e.

## Description

This position will be located in **Redondo Beach, CA** . AMP P093/ATL I&T is looking for a **Principal Computer Systems Architect/Sr.
Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3/4)** to join the ATL STEE Team with 5 or more years of working experience working in a mixed Linux and Windows environment.
Experience should include working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server OS and Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, and advanced knowledge of networking and network protocols.
An added capability and qualification would be some knowledge of working with network hardware such as Cisco switches.
The position includes supporting daily requests from the operations high bay floor, supporting SV EGSE test sets and workstations including connecting to the ATL network, managing user accounts and share drive access, providing network access to various high bay locations for floor ops, border crossing of new EGSE test sets and hardware onto the ATL network.
Other tasks include the ability to travel (about 10%) and support offsite activities when required and 24x7 on-call support during critical test phases.