Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer | TS/SCI Poly | Mission-Critical Infra

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health plan

Education assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking individuals to provide engineering and administrative support for systems engineering teams. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph and experience in network management, Linux systems, and strong communication skills. The role includes analyzing networks and developing solutions for mission-critical infrastructure. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required prior to start.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and administrative support for a team of system engineers.
• Develop and support solutions for mission critical infrastructure.
• Analyze systems and networks to drive change and efficiencies.

Skills

LAN & WAN management

Communication skills

Linux systems administration

IPv4 network design

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience

Master's degree with 3 years experience

PhD with 1 year experience

9 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FreeIPA

Puppet

Splunk

DHCP

DNS

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking individuals to provide engineering and administrative support for systems engineering teams. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph and experience in network management, Linux systems, and strong communication skills. The role includes analyzing networks and developing solutions for mission-critical infrastructure. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.