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Principal Cyber Systems Engineer / Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - 5687-2

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Northrop Grumman

Principal Cyber Systems Engineer / Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - 5687-2

Huntsville, AL

Requisition ID: R10172042
Category: Information Technology
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Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
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Clearance Type: Top Secret
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Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking
Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - 5687-2. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama or Colorado Springs, Colorado and will support the Sentinel program.
What You'll Get To Do:
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• Designing and Implementing Cybersecurity Software solutions for weapon systems.
• Administering systems based on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Automating system deployment, operation and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management (CM) tooling.
• Work with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology.
• Automate cloud native technologies in air-gapped environments, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure.
• Design and implement security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption.
• Implement and maintain security policies and procedures to comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and training to other team members and stakeholders.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Job Qualifications:

You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: 05 Years with Bachelor's in relevant field of study, 03 Years with Masters, 01 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: 08 Years with Bachelor's in relevant field of study, 06 Years with Masters, 04 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 06 years.
US Citizenship and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g, Security+, etc.)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related field.
Experience engineering ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, McAfee / Trellix, VMWare, or MECM.
Experience designing and implementing SIEM/SOAR tools such as Splunk, Elastic, CrowdStrike, CarbonBlack, or Swimlane.
Experience with network design, virtual environments, and cyber systems design is preferred.
Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) Tools such as: Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Packer, GitLab, etc. (air-gapped implementations).
Current DoD 8570 IASAE II Certification (e.g, CISSP, etc.).
#Sentinelcyber
Salary Range: $107,300 - $169,000
Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $209,500
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.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10172042
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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