Cyber Systems Engineer/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

3d • $101,000 - $187,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Cyber Systems Engineer or Principal Cyber Systems Engineer in San Diego, California, to support an enterprise-wide digital transformation using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices. The role is part of a product deployment team supporting initial deployment, operations, and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system in customers’ classified laboratories across the United States. The position requires travel up to 50% and is contingent upon active clearance, the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance, and funding.

Requirements

• For Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline and 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• For Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline and 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a STEM Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including user management, security patching, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IPv4/IPv6 network architecture.
• Familiarity with applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to secure and harden enterprise operating systems and applications.
• Familiarity with building, racking, stacking, and cabling enterprise server infrastructure in datacenter rack environments according to engineering schematics.
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
• Experience using Splunk for log analysis, search querying, and dashboard creation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance after starting.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate with considerable independence and self-identify and pursue long-term interests.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Host Based Security System (HBSS) components, including McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and point products.
• Experience developing Ansible playbooks and roles to automate system configuration, application deployment, and security hardening.
• Experience administering VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi host configuration, vCenter management, and virtual machine deployment.
• Familiarity with NCDSMO Raise the Bar (RTB) and certified current CDS/MLS vendors.
• DoD 8570 Security certification such as Security+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Exposure to the Risk Management Framework and associated security controls.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and VMware configuration and troubleshooting.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support initial deployment, operations, and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system in classified customer laboratories across the United States.
• Perform hands-on system installation and integration, including staging, installing, and transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work with diverse Integrated Product Teams to develop system and process knowledge, support technical documentation, and improve deployment processes.
• Configure and maintain secure Linux, Windows, and cloud computing operating systems, including scanning, patching, and hardening environments to meet customer requirements.
• Collect, audit, generate reports on, and store log data for system review and accounting requirements.
• Develop artifacts to support system assessment and authorization.
• Maintain certifications and training in current technologies and system capabilities, including upgrades related to diminished manufacturing supply and new technologies.
• Travel up to 50%.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• May be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level