Software Engineer - Level 4 - Space AHT

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

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Level 4 to support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS) in the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of network and infrastructure equipment. This position is located onsite on our Huntsville, AL campus.

Responsibilities

• Full stack software cloud development in an Infrastructure as a Service platform (IaaS).
• Cloud applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, Perl, Ansible, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and code analysis execution and finding remediation.
• Develop cloud software which provides functionality for the GWS program as well as customer-driven requirements.
• Develop cloud software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR PhD with 4 years of related experience.
• US Citizenship and an Active DoD Secret level clearance or higher.
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Experience with developing software, scripts, and automation with various languages: C#, C++, Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
• A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are used.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows technologies.
• Experience with Red Hat Technologies.
• Experience working with Windows Active Directory.
• Experience developing software integrating with SQL.
• Experience writing command line scripts and operating on the command line.
• Hands-on system troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong understanding of virtual infrastructure: Ability to design, deploy, manage, maintain, and upgrade VMware vCenter, ESXI.
• High proficiency using Containers in Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of networking concepts like IP, TCP, UDP, port binding, NAT, layer 3, firewalls, and analysis of live traffic using tools like tcpdump or wireshark.
• Experience with software network interfaces and troubleshooting networks (TCP/IP, UDP, LAN, VLAN, SNMP or others).
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrated CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence), GitHub, GitLab, and Jenkins.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.