Principal Cyber Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – 19899

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – 19899 to join our team, located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program.

Sentinel Flight Systems Guidance Software Integration & Test team is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer that can help to maintain test set equipment and configuration.  This includes supporting requests related to new environments as well as existing environments.  Candidate must be able to operate in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders. This is a dual level position.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Operate and maintain Windows and Linux-based test systems, equipment, and networks
• Install and verify Windows and Linux patches, updates, and firmware
• Administer Windows and Linux user/group accounts, roles, and permissions
• Harden and update Windows and Linux software, drivers, and operating systems
• Configure and troubleshoot switches, servers, and network connections supporting Windows and Linux environments
• Maintain current network diagrams, cyber records, approvals, and configuration baselines
• Analyze and fulfill change requests in existing Windows and Linux environments
• Initiate and track cyber requests for new hardware and software
• Evaluate and recommend network equipment to meet Windows and Linux environment needs
• Design, stand up, and validate new Windows and Linux environments, including associated network configurations and test equipment

Basic Qualifications for Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant experience. 4 Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret) and with an active Enhanced Security Clearances (SAP).
• Currently meets DoD 8140 Certification Requirements and holds an active Sec+

• 4+ Experience maintaining IT equipment, servers, switches, and networked systems, including systems administration of Linux/RHEL- and Windows-based machines

• Experience installing patches, updating software, drivers, and operating systems, and managing user accounts, group accounts, and permissions on Linux/RHEL and Windows systems
• Experience configuring network infrastructure and user equipment in existing environments, including connectivity and access support for Linux/RHEL and Windows machines
• Experience supporting the design, setup, and stand-up of new networked environments, including Linux/RHEL and Windows system configuration and deployment

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret) and with an active Enhanced Security Clearances (SAP).
• Currently meets DoD 8140 Certification Requirements and holds an active Sec+

• 5+ Experience maintaining IT equipment, servers, switches, and networked systems, including systems administration of Linux/RHEL- and Windows-based machines

• Experience installing patches, updating software, drivers, and operating systems, and managing user accounts, group accounts, and permissions on Linux/RHEL and Windows systems
• Experience configuring network infrastructure and user equipment in existing environments, including connectivity and access support for Linux/RHEL and Windows machines
• Experience supporting the design, setup, and stand-up of new networked environments, including Linux/RHEL and Windows system configuration and deployment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance, configuration management, system documentation, and Linux/RHEL/Windows administration best practices
• Experience developing and maintaining network diagrams, configuration records, and cyber documentation
• Experience with RTOS
• Active CISSP or CSSLP certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $202,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.