Cyber Software Engineer - Level 6

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 212,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Cyber Software Engineer - Level 6 in Redondo Beach, CA to join our team and support secure infrastructure across programs.

The role requires active SCI/CI Poly clearance, expertise in security controls, IaC, virtualization, and operating systems security, with opportunities for bonuses and long-term incentives. Travel up to 10% is expected.

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%

Responsibilities

• Support system security engineering for several programs and provide technical security consultation, guidance in the design, development and deployment of secure infrastructure.
• Understand cyber requirements and derive security controls to provide technical implementation solutions to various engineering teams 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 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.

Skills

SCI/CI Poly

Cyber security processes

Accreditation officials

IaC security

Virtualization

Storage security

Operating systems security

CISSP or Security+

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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

• 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

Salary

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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions

Application Period

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.