Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: Windows/Linux, Secret

Relha LLC; Roy, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineers in Roy, UT, to support the Sentinel program.

The role focuses on operating Windows and Linux test systems, patch management, and cyber infrastructure configuration in dynamic environments with multiple stakeholders. Qualified candidates will hold DoD security clearances (Secret), DoD 8140/CISSP-like certifications, and have extensive Linux/Windows system administration experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 3 years; PhD with 1 year (or 4 extra years in lieu).
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and with an active SAP clearance.
• Currently meets DoD 8140 Certification Requirements and holds an active Sec+.
• 4+ years of experience maintaining IT equipment, servers, switches, and networked systems (Linux/RHEL and Windows).
• Experience configuring network infrastructure and user equipment in existing environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Windows and Linux-based test systems, equipment, and networks.
• Install and verify Windows and Linux patches, updates, and firmware.
• Administer Windows and Linux user/group accounts, roles, and permissions.
• Harden and update Windows and Linux software, drivers, and operating systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot switches, servers, and network connections supporting Windows and Linux environments.
• Maintain current network diagrams, cyber records, approvals, and configuration baselines.
• Analyze and fulfill change requests in existing Windows and Linux environments.
• Initiate and track cyber requests for new hardware and software.
• Evaluate and recommend network equipment to meet Windows and Linux environment needs.
• Design, stand up, and validate new Windows and Linux environments, including network configurations and test equipment.

Skills

Linux system administration

Windows system administration

Network administration

Patch management

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

RTOS

Linux/RHEL

Windows

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineers in Roy, UT, to support the Sentinel program.

The role focuses on operating Windows and Linux test systems, patch management, and cyber infrastructure configuration in dynamic environments with multiple stakeholders. Qualified candidates will hold DoD security clearances (Secret), DoD 8140/CISSP-like certifications, and have extensive Linux/Windows system administration experience.