Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. * This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
As a Cyber Systems Engineer, you will be part of a team encompassing the full product lifecycle of a software development and test environment using your knowledge of operating system administration, web app design, and security monitoring tools. If you are passionate about cyber engineering, possess the required technical expertise, and have a proven record of thinking innovatively to resolve complex problems, you are strongly encouraged to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Maintain availability of instrumentation data network and instrumentation data center.
Collecting and reporting system data metrics.
Ensure systems adhere to program configuration and data management plans.
Providing software maintenance and installing software upgrades and patches.
Maintain active licenses, maintenance contracts and warrantees.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at a Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.
Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 2)
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
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Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience in the managing operating systems, e.g., (Windows Sever and/or desktop environments).
Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3)
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience in the managing operating systems, e.g., (Windows Sever and/or desktop environments).
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in implementing access controls and utilizing monitoring tools to detect and respond to security incidents.
Proficiency in the administration of web applications with a focus on the identification and resolution of performance issues.
Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure
Experience with Splunk, Nessus, and/or SolarWinds
Experience with Atlassian, Jira, Coverity, and Fortify
Active Top Secret Clerance
Systems administration experience, to include VMWare, vSphere, VDI, and ESX
Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution and high availability
* Possess either the VCP - Virtual Cloud Practitioner certification (DCV preferred) or the VCAP certification in VMware.
Primary Level Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $127,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $104,800.00 - $157,200.00The 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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