Northrop Grumman · 21 hours ago
Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $203K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization. This role involves overseeing the full product lifecycle of software development and test environments, utilizing expertise in operating systems, web app design, and security monitoring.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
Serve as the product owner, planning and prioritizing work within the Agile framework of Planning Increments and Sprints
Foster a culture of continuous growth and development, both for yourself and your team
Analyzing total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and sustainment
Performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment
Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience managing operating systems and platforms, e.g., (Windows Sever, desktop environments, Redhat Linux, VMWare, etc.)
Demonstrated expertise in PowerShell scripting, Ansible and/or Terraform
Preferred
Profound knowledge of access controls and experience in utilizing tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and Trellix EPO to effectively detect and respond to security incidents; application of Secure Technical Implementation Guides and asset configuration management
Experience working with DevOps Processes, Physical and/or Cloud Infrastructure
Systems administration experience, to include VMWare, vSphere, VDI, ESXi, Redhat Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server, Dell OS10 and/or Cisco IOS
Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution and high availability
RHCSA and CCNA Certifications
Expertise with Dell and Cisco L2 switch configuration and administration
Experience working in an Agile Framework utilizing agile principles of flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Experience participating / implementing Agile techniques such as Sprint planning, Kanban and Scrums
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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