Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems, network design, operation and security activities on-site full-time.

The role requires a Secret clearance and 10% travel; candidates should have a STEM degree and relevant security certifications; familiarity with virtualization, cyber networking, and test stations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of related experience, or Master's with 0 years.
• Secret security clearance in scope or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation; clearance required as condition of employment.
• Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before start; maintaining SAP clearance required.
• 8140 IAM Level II certification; required for continued employment.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools (Splunk, Nessus, SolarWinds).
• Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lab Infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and management.
• Lead desktop virtualization and host system administration.
• Execute Network & Security tasks to operate multiple development environments at various classification levels.
• Design and implement software tools to assist customer development teams and maintenance operations.
• Provide expertise in HITL testing and simulations.
• Support the integration of avionics systems into test environments and ensure compatibility.
• Develop and maintain aircraft simulations reflecting operational scenarios.
• Set up and operate Test Stations (MSITS, VSITS) for comprehensive testing.
• Implement and manage cyber networking to ensure secure communication between test systems.
• Document test procedures, results, and best practices for assurance and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues.

Skills

Lab infrastructure deployment

Network & security operations

System testing & HITL

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

SolarWinds

VMware

vSphere

VDI

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Secret. Travel: 10% of the time.

Overview

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Role

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Edwards AFB, CA location.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site, full time at Edwards AFB, CA.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent upon program award; the selected candidate will receive a contingent offer with a start date yet to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lab Infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and management.
• Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.
• Perform both Network & Security functions necessary to operate multiple Software Development environments at various classification levels.
• Design and implement software and automation tools to assist both customer development teams and maintenance operations.
• Provide expertise in configuring and conducting hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and simulations.
• Support the integration of avionics systems into test environments, ensuring they meet compatibility and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain aircraft simulations that accurately reflect operational scenarios.
• Participate in the setup and operation of Test Stations, such as the Mission System Integration Test Station (MSITS) and the Vehicle System Integrated Test Station (VSITS), for comprehensive system testing.
• Implement and manage cyber networking solutions to ensure secure and efficient communication between test systems and components.
• Document test procedures, results, and best practices to support ongoing assurance and compliance efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues and ensure successful system performance.
• Proactively research and analyze industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test station engineering and cyber systems.
• Willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment.
• May require alternate work schedules, shift work, EWW, and potentially some weekend work.
• Potential travel (10%) to support program activities and integration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Current in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date; maintaining the required SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess a current U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level II certification; the certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Security Protocols and Monitoring Tools: working knowledge of access controls and familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds to effectively detect and respond to security incidents.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends as program needs arise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performing configuration management across multiple systems and architectures.
• Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
• Web App Administration: Proficiency in the administration of Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications, with a focus on identifying and resolving performance issues.
• Experience working with DevOps processes and cloud infrastructure.
• Systems administration experience, including VMware, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi.
• Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability.
• VCP (DCV preferred) or VCAP certification.
• Operating Systems: experience managing Windows Server and Desktop systems, Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM), PowerShell, and VMware applications and management.

We offer flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and a friendly team environment. Northrop Grumman is on the cutting edge of innovation with a diverse portfolio of programs and a strong benefits package, including health insurance, 401k matching, and paid time off. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.