Cyber Systems Engineer

About the role

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at one of the following locations: Melbourne, FL, Eglin AFB, FL, Edwards AFB, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lab Infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and management.
• Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.
• Perform both Network & Security functions necessary to operate multiple Software Development environments at various classification levels.
• Design and implement software and automation tools to assist both customer development teams and maintenance operations.
• Provide expertise in configuring and conducting hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and simulations.
• Support the integration of avionics systems into test environments, ensuring they meet compatibility and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain aircraft simulations that accurately reflect operational scenarios.
• Support the setup and operation of Test Stations, such as the Mission System Integration Test Station (MSITS) and the Vehicle System Integrated Test Station (VSITS), for comprehensive system testing.
• Implement and manage cyber networking solutions to ensure secure and efficient communication between test systems and components.
• Document test procedures, results, and best practices to support ongoing assurance and compliance efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues and ensure successful system performance.
• Proactively research and analyze industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test station engineering and cyber systems.
• Willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment. May require alternate work schedules, shift work, EWW, and potentially some weekend work.
• Potential travel (10%) to support program activities and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Candidates selected to work at either our Melbourne, FL or Edwards AFB, CA location must have a current in scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Candidates selected to work at Eglin AFB, FL must have a current in scope U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• All selected candidates (for all locations) must be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established; maintaining the required SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess a current U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level II certification; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Security Protocols and Monitoring Tools: working knowledge of access controls and exposure to monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds to effectively detect and respond to security incidents.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends as program needs arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing configuration management across multiple systems and architectures.
• Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
• Web App Administration: Proficiency in the administration of Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications, with a focus on the identification and resolution of performance issues.
• Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Systems administration experience, to include VMWare, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi.
• Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability.
• VCP (DCV preferred) or VCAP certification.
• Operating Systems: experience in the management of Windows Server and Desktop systems, Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM), PowerShell, and VMWare applications and management.

Skills

• Working knowledge of access controls and exposure to monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds to effectively detect and respond to security incidents.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends as program needs arise.

Benefits

At Northrop Grumman, we offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $151,400.00