About the Role
Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions is seeking Principal Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities. The selected candidate will work on-site, full-time at our Eglin AFB, FL location. This opportunity is contingent upon program award.
Responsibilities
- Perform Lab Infrastructure Design, Deployment, Configuration, and Management.
- Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.
- Perform Network & Security functions necessary to operate multiple Software Development environments at various classification levels.
- Design and implement software and automation tools to assist 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
- Current in scope U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program.
- Must be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established.
- Must possess a current U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level II certification.
- Demonstrable experience in the management of Windows Server and Desktop systems, including Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM) and PowerShell.
- High level of expertise in VMWare applications and management.
- Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
- Proficiency in the administration of Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications, with a focus on the identification and resolution of performance issues.
- Extensive knowledge of access controls.
- Comprehensive experience in utilizing 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.
Skills
- Windows Server and Desktop systems management
- Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM)
- PowerShell
- VMWare applications and management
- Active Directory Infrastructure management
- Atlassian web application administration
- Coverity web application administration
- Fortify web application administration
- Access controls
- Splunk
- Nessus
- SolarWinds
- Configuration management across multiple systems and architectures
- DevOps Processes
- Cloud Infrastructure
- VMware vSphere
- VDI
- ESXi
- Enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability
Location
- Eglin AFB, FL
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering (with Bachelor's)
- 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering (with Master's)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $108,200.00 - $162,400.00
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Flexible work arrangements
- Phenomenal learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Exceptional benefits/healthcare
- Great 401k matching program
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus
- Potential for Long Term Incentives (for VP/Director positions)
About the Company
- 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.
- Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
- At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions.
- In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives.
- We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.
- By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.
- At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
- We are on the cutting edge of innovation.
- Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.
Equal Opportunity
- Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
