Cyber Software Engineer - Level 6

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer - Level 6 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA, to support diverse programs. The role emphasizes security engineering across IaC, virtualization, Linux, and storage, with RMF-based certification and close collaboration with systems engineers.

The candidate must hold an active SCI/CI Poly, have extensive cyber security experience, and be willing to travel 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with extensive relevant experience; multiple pathways (MS or PhD with longer experience)
• Active SCI/CI Poly required at application
• Experience with computer security processes and accreditation
• Expert in securing IaC, virtualization, storage and operating systems
• Security+ or CISSP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support system security engineering for programs and provide technical security consultation
• Derive security controls from cyber requirements for engineering teams
• Identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations
• Securely configure systems per customer security standards
• Provide expert support in IaC, virtualization, Linux and storage solutions
• Assist in certification of systems via RMF process
• Secure virtualization technologies and components

Skills

Security engineering

IaC

Virtualization

Linux

Storage

Operating Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Security+

CISSP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer - Level 6 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA, to support various programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support system security engineering for several programs and provide technical security consultation, guidance in the design, development and deployment of secure infrastructure.
• Understanding cyber requirements and deriving security controls to provide technical implementation solutions to various engineering teams in order to comply with federal system requirements.
• Identify system design and operational vulnerabilities and make recommendations to address deficient areas.
• Work with system administrators to securely configure systems per customer security standards, community best practices and benchmarks.
• Provide expert level support in IaC, Virtualization, Linux and storage solutions.
• Assist the program in certification of systems utilizing and adhering to government specifications via RMF process.
• Securing virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines and appliances.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 12 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 10 years of relevant experience
• Active SCI/CI Poly required at the time of application
• Experience working with computer security processes
• Experience working with accreditation officials
• Expert in securing: IaC, Virtualization, Storage and Operating Systems
• Security+ or CISSP certification
• Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to mentor and train staff members
• Experience with networking technologies, routing, switching or firewalls
• Certifications in specific areas such as Cisco, Red Hat, etc.
• Willingness to travel overseas for extended periods of time
• Previous ISSM or ISSE experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00

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 need 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.