Manager Unclassified Enterprise Compute & Storage 3
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Posted on Mar 13, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.Overview
Unclassified Infrastructure Solutions (UIS) is seeking a strategic and technically accomplished leader to head our Enterprise Compute Services (ECS) organization, responsible for the strategy, engineering, automation, and operations of core compute infrastructure across the enterprise. This leader will drive modernization of our server, storage, and virtualization platforms while advancing automation, resiliency, and operational efficiency at scale.
This role requires a leader who can balance technical depth, operational excellence, and strategic planning while leading high-performing engineering and operations teams supporting mission critical workloads. Engaging and driving demand and change with infrastructure consumers is a strategic priority.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Technology Leadership
Define and execute the enterprise compute infrastructure strategy including, server, virtualization, storage, and virtual desktop services.
Develop and maintain the multi-year technology roadmap aligned to business and mission requirements.
Lead modernization initiatives including automation, infrastructure as code, AI- enabled operations, and self-healing infrastructure.
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption where they create measurable business value.
Infrastructure Engineering and Operations
Oversee the engineering and operational management of:
Enterprise server platforms
Virtualization environments
Storage and backup services
Infrastructure automation platforms
Performance monitoring and data integrity
Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and compliance across all compute services
Drive operational excellence through standardization, reliability engineering practices, and continuous improvement
Automation and Platform Transformation
Lead initiatives to transform infrastructure operations through:
Infrastructure as Code
AI driven insights and predictive operations
Self-service capabilities
Reduce manual processes and improve speed, reliability, and cost efficiency
Organizational Leadership
Lead and develop multiple teams including engineering, operations, automation, and performance intelligence functions
Build a culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
Partner closely with cybersecurity, network, application, and cloud teams to deliver integrated platform services
Financial and Portfolio Management
Manage infrastructure investment planning and lifecycle management across compute platforms
Drive cost optimization, asset lifecycle strategy, and technical debt reduction
Develop metrics and reporting that measure platform health, reliability, and operational efficiency
Supplier and Strategic Partner Management
Establish and manage strategic relationship with key technology suppliers
Partner with procurement and contracts teams to support vendor selection, contract negotiations, and statement of work development
Ensure suppliers deliver against service level agreements, performance expectation, and innovation commitments
Drive accountability for supplier performance, including operational support, escalation management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with suppliers to influence product roadmaps, emerging capabilities, and enterprise adoption strategies.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have at minimum, a Bachelors Degree with of 10 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure or platform engineering OR a Masters Degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
Must have a minimum of 5 years leading large infrastructure, application, or platform engineering organizations
Demonstrated success leading large-scale modernization or transformation initiatives
Strong experience managing mission critical environments requiring high reliability and security
Experience operating within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments
Experience engaging and driving change with infrastructure consumers
Must have the following Leadership Characteristics:
- Strategic thinker with strong technical credibility
- Builder of high-performing engineering teams
- Data-driven decision maker
- Strong communicator able to influence across technical and executive audiences
- Passion for modernizing IT infrastructure and enabling enterprise scale innovation
Preferred Qualifications:
Enterprise server platforms, virtualization, storage and backup solutions
Varied and modern application hosting architectures
Infrastructure and business process automation
Experience in large regulated or defense industry environments
Familiarity with hybrid cloud and platform engineering models
Experience implementing automation frameworks, infrastructure as code, and AIOps
SAFe certification
Active or ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
