Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Valparaiso, FL

1d•$108,200 - $162,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking Principal Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Eglin AFB, FL location. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site, full-time at our Eglin AFB, FL location. Please also note that this opportunity is contingent upon program award; the selected candidate will receive a contingent offer with a start date yet to be determined.

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.
The selected candidate must have a 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; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established; maintaining the required SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
Must possess a current U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level II certification; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Operating Systems: Demonstrable experience in the management of Windows Server and Desktop systems, including Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM) and PowerShell, as well as a high level of expertise in VMWare applications and management.
Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
Web App Administration: Proficiency in the administration of Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications, with a focus on the identification and resolution of performance issues.
Security Protocols and Monitoring Tools: Extensive knowledge of access controls and 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in performing configuration management across multiple systems and architectures.
Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure
Systems administration experience, to include VMWare, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi.
Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability.
VCP (-DCV preferred) or VCAP certification.

Responsibilities

Perform Lab Infrastructure Design, Deployment, Configuration, and Management.
Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.
Perform both Network & Security functions necessary to operate multiple Software Development environments at various classification levels.
Design and implement software and automation tools to assist both 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.
Willingness to 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.