Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

401(k) matching program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks Principal Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems, network design, operation, and security at the Eglin AFB, FL location. The role is on-site, full-time and requires readiness for travel and shift variability.

Applicants must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance; SAP clearance may be required. You will design, deploy, and manage lab infrastructure, perform HITL simulations, and integrate avionics into test environments.

Qualifications

• Clearance required: Top Secret/SCI with update within 6 years.
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance before start; SAP clearance required for employment.
• Experience managing Windows Server/AD via PowerShell and MCM.
• Expertise with VMware platforms and desktop/server administration.
• Familiarity with monitoring/security tools (Splunk, Nessus, SolarWinds).
• Experience with lab/test infrastructure and cyber systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and manage lab infrastructure.
• Lead desktop virtualization and host system administration.
• Perform network and security functions across multiple dev environments.
• Develop software/tools for customer development and maintenance.
• Configure HITL testing and simulations; integrate avionics test environments.
• Support test stations (MSITS, VSITS) for comprehensive testing.
• Collaborate to resolve integration issues and ensure system performance.
• Document procedures, results, and best practices for compliance.
• Research industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test stations.

Skills

Security clearance SCI

U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI

PowerShell

Windows Server administration

Active Directory administration

VMware / vSphere / ESXi

IT infrastructure design

Cyber systems engineering

HITL testing & simulations

Security monitoring tools

Splunk / Nessus / SolarWinds

Lab infrastructure design

Atlassian / Coverity / Fortify

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

VMware

PowerShell

Active Directory

Splunk

Nessus

SolarWinds

ATlassian

Coverity

Fortify

Job description

Relocation Assistance and Travel

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

Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking Principal Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities at the Eglin AFB, FL location. The role is on‑site, full‑time and does not offer virtual or telecommute options.

Applicants must be willing to work on‑site at Eglin AFB, FL full‑time. The position is contingent upon program award and 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 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 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Current in‑scope U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; the required clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established; maintaining the required SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Current U.S. Government 8140 IAM LevelII certification; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Demonstrable experience in the management of Windows Server and Desktop systems, including Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM) and PowerShell, and expertise in VMWare applications and management.
• Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
• Proficiency in the administration of Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications, focusing on performance issue resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of access controls and experience utilizing monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds to 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment.
• Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
• 401(k) matching program.

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $108,200.00 – $162,400.00. The range is a guideline and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for certain positions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.