Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 (Systems Admin/Lab Manager) - AHT

Northrop Grumman; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Boulder, CO is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 2/3 (Systems Admin/Lab Manager) to manage the IT infrastructure and ensure security policy compliance in a distributed lab environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of related experience or equivalent, active Secret clearance, and familiarity with Linux, containers, CI/CD (Gitlab/Jenkins), and security standards (NIST SP 800-53, STIGs). On-site work with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with related experience, or Master’s with lesser experience.
• Active in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance at start is required.
• Experience with Linux/Red Hat, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and security basics.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure in a lab, ensuring policy compliance and auditing.
• Liaise with supply chain, facilities, and security for compliant hardware.
• Operate and secure Linux environments, firmware upgrades, and cyber hygiene.
• Drive secure onboarding of hardware/software through boarding processes.

Skills

Linux/Red Hat

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Security concepts

TCP/IP fundamentals

NIST SP 800-53 familiarity

DISA STIGS/Benchmarks

Tenable/Nessus familiarity

HBSS/Endpoint Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree

PhD (1 year exp)

Tools

Gitlab

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Tenable Security Center

Nessus

HBSS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU), Advanced Programs group has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3 (Systems Admin/Lab Manager) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. We are a smaller team of ~15 people working on cutting edge distributed missile tracking capabilities - Join our high performing software team and come make history with us! The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.Position Overview:The selected Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3 (Systems Admin/Lab Manager) will be responsible for ensuring effective management of the IT infrastructure while maintaining compliance with security policies and regulations. Develop security plans for specific networks and managing the auditing of the equipment on those networks. Maintaining software & hardware compliance to the latest requirements including logging, ant-virus and patching activities.Essential Functions:Managing a lab of hardware and softwareDrive the processes required to get software and hardware into different levels of secure environments through the boarding process to closureOperating System Account ManagementVirtual Lab Management (vLab vDC Management)Monitoring and Reviewing SystemsFirmware Upgrades and Cybersecurity awarenessWorking in Linux/Red Hat 9 environmentsLiaison between supply chain, facilities, and security to bring in new hardware and software that is compliant to all policiesThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer – Level 2 or a Principal Software Engineer – Level 3.Basic Qualifications:Software Engineer – Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of experience.Principal Software Engineer – Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of experience with a PhD.Applicants must have an active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.A current active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT/IAM II certification is required.Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.Experience with being a systems administrator in a Linux/Red Hat environmentPreferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of Linux (RH9) and basic security conceptsWorking knowledge of Containerization/ Virtualization (Kubernetes, Docker)Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab, Jenkins)Embedded equipment familiarity is a plus!Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentalsFamiliarity with NIST SP 800-53 and associated family of documentsFamiliarity with DISA STIGS/Benchmarks and SCAP Compliance CheckerWorking Knowledge and ability to configure Tenable Security Center/NessusFamiliarity with Host-Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS)Exposure to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)Familiarity with Identity/Authentication management tools and conceptsPrimary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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. 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.