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, and Edwards AFB, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lab Infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and management.
• Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.
• Design and implement software and automation tools to assist both customer development teams and maintenance operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in 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.
• 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 Melbourne, FL or Edwards AFB, CA 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.
• Experience in performing configuration management across multiple systems and architectures.
• Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
• 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.
• Experience in the management of Windows Server and Desktop systems, Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM), PowerShell, and VMWare applications and management.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in performing configuration management across multiple systems and architectures.
• Experience in managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
• Experience with 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.
• Experience in the management of Windows Server and Desktop systems, Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM), PowerShell, and VMWare applications and management.

SkillsWorking 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

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• A great 401k matching program.

Pay

The primary level salary range for this position is $87,200.00 - $151,400.00. The actual salary offered will depend on a number of factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.