Northrop Grumman · 7 hours ago
Staff Cyber Systems Engineer
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $292K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer to join their team. The role involves planning, designing, configuring, and installing network hardware while maintaining technical expertise in networks and computer hardware/software interconnections.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of contract requirements
Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware / software interconnection, as well as interfaces, including routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc
Creates appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions
Participate in network documentation and configurations peer reviews
Provides regular monitoring and network analysis for short and long-range planning
Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment
Designs networks, or portions of networks, including hardware and software packages
Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
Install and configure various vendor routers, switches and firewalls
Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support
Implement and troubleshoot Internet Protocol (IP) routing protocols
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience
Must have an active DoD Top Secret (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, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Ability to work multiple shifts and/or weekends as business needs arise
Demonstrated experience working in Linux environments and with scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, C/C++, or similar)
Demonstrated experience with designing and maintaining LAN/WAN based networks
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)
Preferred
Proven ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation
Experience with deploying, configuring, routing & switching concepts and protocols
Familiar with government grade encryption gear such as TACLANES
Active TS/SCI Clearance and Active Program Access (SAP/PAR)
Active Network+ certification and/or a Cisco CCNA (or a CCNA) or other Network Certification
Experience with network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, and firewalls
Experience in the use of network analysis tools such as WireShark and SolarWinds
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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