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About the Role

As a Big Data Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale data systems that support data science, machine learning, and AI workloads. You will optimize data pipelines, ensure GDPR and privacy compliance, and work hands-on with modern tools across hybrid cloud environments. Your work will directly support mission-critical programs and help protect national security.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation scripts for data processing and workflows.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across big data systems, pipelines, and integrations.
Conduct integration testing to support the introduction of new tools and technologies.
Apply strong Linux internals knowledge to improve reliability and system performance.
Use your understanding of TCP/IP and OSI models to design and troubleshoot networked systems.
Manage, optimize, and support data pipelines using NiFi, Airflow, or similar orchestration tools.
Design secure, scalable systems with a strong focus on GDPR and privacy compliance.
Support hybrid cloud environments, including on-premise and AWS resources.
Support data science and AI workloads using tools such as Jupyter, Spacy, Transformers, and NLTK.
Work with big data platforms such as Hive, Impala, and Elasticsearch.
Implement and maintain BI and visualization tools including Tableau, Kibana, and PowerBI.

Requirements

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
Hands-on experience with integration testing.
In-depth Linux internals knowledge.
Understanding of TCP/IP and OSI networking models.
Experience with NiFi, Airflow, or similar orchestration tools.
Experience designing scalable big data systems with a strong security and compliance focus.
Hybrid cloud experience, particularly with AWS.
Familiarity with data science, machine learning, and AI tools.
Experience with big data platforms such as Hive, Impala, and Elasticsearch.
Proficiency with Tableau, Kibana, or PowerBI.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
AWS or other cloud certifications.
Experience with additional orchestration tools.
Experience with Cloudera, Hadoop, CDSW, or CML.
Must be able to meet the nationality and residency requirements for the highest level of UK Government security clearance.
Must be able to gain and maintain UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance.

Skills

Automation scripting
Big data systems
Data pipelines
GDPR compliance
Privacy compliance
Hybrid cloud environments
Linux internals
TCP/IP
OSI models
NiFi
Airflow
AWS
Jupyter
Spacy
Transformers
NLTK
Hive
Impala
Elasticsearch
Tableau
Kibana
PowerBI
Troubleshooting
Integration testing
Communication
Collaboration

Location

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Not specified

Benefits

Flexible working options
Optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
Private healthcare
Cash health plan
Holiday buy/sell options
Career development programmes
Mentoring
Training
Performance-related bonuses

About the Company

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future.
Every day, we contribute to building a safer, more secure, and more connected world across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
Every voice matters at Northrop Grumman UK. You can bring your authentic self to work and be part of an inclusive, supportive community.
Shape your journey with diverse roles, professional development, mentoring, and support for your long-term growth and wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.