Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 - Space AHT

Relocation assistance may be available. Active Secret clearance required for start. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the Role

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. 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.

The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer will provide support for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Ground Weapon System (GWS) program. The selected candidate will work with the GWS Network and Infrastructure Team (GNI) to design and develop classified networks for the government customer, concentrating on cybersecurity best practices within different layers of the OSI model including physical, data link, network, transport, and application. They will also support the delivery of products and services to the government customer through secure and encrypted channels.

Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration of networking equipment, troubleshooting, networking design, and implementing security measures for the networking infrastructure
• Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps
• Work with software developers and/or vendors to diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration
• Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Cross Functional Product Teams (CFPTs)
• Provide redlines to engineers and feedback to Leadership
• Document lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards
• Perform development and installation of OS/automation for GWS Product Teams (GFC/GSS/IDT)
• Support planning and integration of HCIL and other RGW Lab connectivity and testing to support program PBMs
• Support GFC/IDT fielded systems, frequently contacted for issues seen during operations and testing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 5 years of cyber systems experience – OR – Master’s degree in a STEM field with 3 years of cyber systems experience
• DoD Active Secret security clearance required
• Must currently possess DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Experience on large-scale missile defense system programs
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions
• Capable of working both independently and within a team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies, object-oriented architecture, software integration, and testing

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position)
• Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions

Pay

Primary level salary range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.