Cyber Software Engineer - Kernel & Network (TS Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Cincinnati, OH, seeks cleared or clearable mid‑level Software Engineers in Computer Engineering or Computer Science. You will tackle national security problems involving kernel development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research, with a strong emphasis on C/C++ and network programming.

Citizenship and Top Secret clearance are required. The role offers a 9/80 schedule and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• An active Top Secret clearance is required.
• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 2 years of programming experience, or M.S. with 0 experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop kernel‑mode software in C/C++ and Assembly for Windows/Linux.
• Perform reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and system assessment.
• Work on network programming and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SSL).
• Collaborate with teams to address national security challenges.

Skills

C/C++

Kernel mode

Reverse engineering

Networking TCP/IP

Debugging tools

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

WinDbg

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Cincinnati, OH, seeks cleared or clearable mid‑level Software Engineers in Computer Engineering or Computer Science. You will tackle national security problems involving kernel development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research, with a strong emphasis on C/C++ and network programming.

Citizenship and Top Secret clearance are required. The role offers a 9/80 schedule and competitive pay.