Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • San Antonio, TX

2d • $113,900 - $213,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the K2 program in San Antonio, Texas. The engineer will develop, integrate, and sustain solutions in a multi-level security environment, working across infrastructure, Linux system administration, automation, and virtualization. The role supports mission-critical systems in a fast-paced SAFe Agile team and includes troubleshooting complex issues and contributing to technical direction within the assigned scope. The position is 100% onsite and contingent upon customer approval and the ability to obtain and maintain final clearances before starting. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Requirements

• For the Principal level: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and 5 years of cyber systems engineering experience; or a master’s degree in one of those fields and 3 years of experience; or a Ph.D. in one of those fields and 1 year of experience; or 9 years of experience in a cyber systems engineering-related field in lieu of a degree.
• For the Sr. Principal level: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and 8 years of cyber systems engineering experience; or a master’s degree in one of those fields and 6 years of experience; or a Ph.D. in one of those fields and 3 years of experience; or 12 years of experience in a cyber systems engineering-related field in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Security+ certification.
• Hands-on Ansible experience for automation, configuration management, and deployment in operational or test environments.
• Hands-on Linux administration experience, including system configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and management of users and services.
• Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development or configuration management workflows.
• Experience supporting virtualized environments, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and virtual machine maintenance.
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Experience troubleshooting system, infrastructure, or integration issues in secure or enterprise environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting classified or highly secure environments.
• Familiarity with system hardening, STIG implementation, and secure configuration practices.
• Experience with scripting or automation in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with system integration, test, and deployment in DevSecOps-style environments.
• Experience supporting infrastructure across lab, integration, test, and operational environments.
• Experience contributing to technical baselines, engineering documentation, and standard processes.
• Experience in a systems engineering role supporting planning, design, implementation, testing, and delivery of systems with Cyber or Information Assurance requirements.
• Experience coordinating technical work across cross-functional teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, integrate, configure, and maintain cyber systems in secure program environments.
• Administer and harden Linux servers and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible automation for system configuration, deployment, and sustainment.
• Support virtualized environments, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and virtual machine lifecycle maintenance.
• Use Git for version control, configuration management, and team collaboration.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system, infrastructure, and integration issues across development, test, and production-like environments.
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, execution, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to technical planning, implementation strategies, and engineering decisions within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support the definition and maintenance of technical baselines, installation procedures, and operational work instructions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to meet mission, security, and performance requirements.
• Assist with improvements to deployment processes, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop and document standard engineering processes and procedures as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to team members within the engineer’s area of expertise as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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