Senior Principal Infrastructure Solutions Architect-AHT

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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, 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. Job Description: Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems. Determines systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and recommends corrective actions. May provide technical guidance for database administrators and software developers. these positions are contingent upon funding and placement Basic Qualifications: Education / Experience: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD (4 additional years of experience in lieu of BS degree) Active Secret Security Clearance Active 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e. CompTIA Security ) 3?5 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise?scale solutions (on?premises or hybrid) Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical architectures and diagrams Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to non?technical stakeholders Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently or as part of a cross functional team General understanding of networking concepts, layers, and technologies as they are implemented in both physical and virtual environments Hands?on experience with hyper?visors and virtualization technologies Experience with server operating systems – Windows Server (2019/2022), Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) Experience with storage solutions and architecture – NetApp OnTap, Dell Powerstore, etc. Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience in solution design, integration, or enterprise architecture roles Experience with VDI technology; Nutanix, KASM, etc. Basic scripting experience with Bash, Ansible, Python, etc. Demonstrated mentorship or leadership experience, guiding engineers in OS design, configuration, and lifecycle management Business acumen: ability to evaluate cost implications, ROI, and total cost of ownership for IT?centric solutions Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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.

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