CO Salary Range: USD 87,200.00 - 130,800.00 per year
Requisition ID: R10171018
Category: Information Technology
* Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
* Clearance Type: Secret
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: Days (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Positions Available: 1
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. As part of the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) Modeling & Simulation Software (MSS) program offers opportunities to support a wide range of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) directorates with multiple products & capabilities under the MSS Task Order. The selected Cyber Software Engineer will support the Software Assurance team in implementing software assurance policies and procedures, code reviews for security issues, cyber risk analysis, supporting the software architecture to ensure security design patterns and good secure coding practices are implemented. Work will be conducted at primarily at Schriever Space Force Base and other Northrop Grumman facilities in the Colorado Springs area.
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What You'll Get to Do:
In this role, the Cyber Software Engineer develops software products to meet cyber requirements or provide cyber capabilities targeted for current and future potential programs. You will have the ability to take ownership of problems and drive to a solution, while working in a team environment. You will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. You will also interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers.
Be part of our Agile development team using modern development practices in a DevOps environment. Develop products mainly using C++, with some opportunities to leverage Java and/or Python programming. You'll utilize the Atlassian product suite, including Jira and Confluence. Our small but highly energized Agile Scrum team has a significant development effort with a large impact. Please consider joining us and thrive within our fast-paced software development team! We pride ourselves in our experience and highly supportive environment.
This position can be filled at the Cyber Software Engineer level or the Principal Cyber Software Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate MUST have a current and active SECRET clearance
* Candidate MUST have a current IAT level II (or higher) certification (i.e. Security+)
* For a Cyber Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 2 + years of relevant experience; 0 years with a Master's; or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
* For a Principal Cyber Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 5 + years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD; or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
* Experience in a Software/System Security role.
* Experience with Software Test/Development and use of static code analysis tools.
* Ability to debug existing software and correct defects.
* Solid experience utilizing the C based programming languages.
* Experience with Bamboo and/or Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools.
* Experience identifying vulnerabilities and assessing risk for software.
* Experience with Risk Management Framework, Security Controls and STIGs.
* Ability to analyze user requirements and derive cyber and performance requirements for software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with working in Windows and Linux environments.
* Experience with Coverity and/or Fortify and/or Checkmarx.
* Experience with eMASS.
* Experience with JAVA, python, and common pipeline scripting languages.
* Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite.
* Familiarity with the Agile software development process.
* Any one of the following certifications is desirable: CISSP, CISM, CEH or CSSLP
* Experience with networking basics and security principles.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan
* Savings Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Education Assistance
* Training and Development
* Flexible Work Arrangements
Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800
Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.