Cyber Systems Engineer 3/4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities. The position is full-time and on-site at the Edwards AFB, California campus; virtual and telecommute work are not available because of the classified nature of the work. The opportunity is contingent upon program award, and the selected candidate will receive a contingent offer with a start date to be determined. The role supports software development environments at multiple classification levels and test station engineering. Work includes lab infrastructure, desktop virtualization and host administration, network and security operations, automation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, avionics integration, aircraft simulation, and secure communications between test systems. The engineer documents procedures and results, collaborates across teams to resolve integration issues, and researches relevant industry trends and technologies. The position may require alternate schedules, shift work, EWW, weekends, and travel of approximately 10% to support program activities and integration. Northrop Grumman describes a team environment with learning opportunities and varied projects. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional or military engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional or military engineering experience.
- For Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional or military engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional or military engineering experience.
- Current in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established.
- Security+ certification or higher.
- Experience managing Windows Server and desktop systems, including Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM) and PowerShell, and expertise with VMware applications and management.
- Previous experience managing Active Directory infrastructure.
- Experience administering Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications, including identifying and resolving performance issues.
- Knowledge and experience with access controls and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds to detect and respond to security incidents.
- Willingness to work on-site full-time at Edwards AFB, California.
- Willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends as program needs arise, with alternate schedules or EWW potentially required.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret, SCI, or SAP/SAR access.
- Experience performing configuration management across multiple systems and architectures.
- Experience with DevOps processes and cloud infrastructure.
- Systems administration experience with VMware, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi.
- Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability.
- VCP certification, preferably DCV, or VCAP certification.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and manage lab infrastructure.
- Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.
- Perform network and security functions needed to operate software development environments at multiple classification levels.
- Design and implement software and automation tools for customer development teams and maintenance operations.
- Configure and conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulations.
- Support avionics system integration into test environments and ensure compatibility and performance requirements are met.
- Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain aircraft simulations that reflect operational scenarios.
- Participate in setup and operation of test stations, including the Mission System Integration Test Station (MSITS) and Vehicle System Integrated Test Station (VSITS).
- Implement and manage cyber networking solutions for secure, efficient communication between test systems and components.
- Document test procedures, results, and best practices for ongoing assurance and compliance.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues and ensure system performance.
- Research and analyze industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test station engineering and cyber systems.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
