Software Architect - PLNR with Security Clearance

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Location: 9975 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
• Duration: long term, ongoing contract – we are a direct sub to the C2BMC program
• Clearance: Secret, will hold Top Secret if you have it
• Program – C2BMC "Position Responsibilities

The candidate will be a member of the C2BMC Planner Team on the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART). Responsibilities will include defining and overseeing the implementation of the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command-and-control planner system, and ensuring the architecture is consistent with the architecture design tenets of the C2BMC program. This includes providing direct technical support to the Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, and Planner Client team, and coordinating across engineering disciplines (e.g., Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Integration & Test, Operations & Sustainment). Examples of tasks to be performed include: Perform trade studies and analyses for current and future C2BMC development activities. Maintain the software architecture artifacts for the Planner team. Oversee the development and implementation of the Planner software design. Determine ramifications and impacts of proposed architectural changes to the software baselines. Analyze system performance, including quantifying performance, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput. Support briefings, presentations, and demonstrations to the customer. Support analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements in the software. Work with other program architects to implement enterprise architecture with intent and guidance. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to: Installation and configuration of Linux and Windows HW platforms from the OS up to the C2BMC-developed applications. Coordinate execution of SW integration tests across multiple environments to verify system operation. Work with software developers as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software integration. Submit problem reports for errors found.

Basic Qualifications
This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for software development in Java for the Regional Applications/Battle Management Sensor Resource Management (BM/SRM) team in Huntsville. Under Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing software architecture and design for large-scale distributed software systems that allow for scalability, extensibility, maintainability, reliability, etc. Creative problem solver to find solutions within technical and programmatic constraints.

Hands-on experience with DoD integration processes, Agile and DevOps methodologies, and automated test tools. Experience with Helm, Ingress, and other container orchestration tools a plus. Good communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with software developers, system administrators, and analysis and test engineers. Experience integrating complex applications on Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. Experience with VMware systems administration and installation. Experience with containers and container orchestration technologies."