Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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 of 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. 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

What you’ll get to do:

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer well-versed in Windows, RHEL, and VMware technologies while supporting user account management tasks. In this role you will plan, validate, and provide technical support that translates customer requirements into hardware and software solutions. Our team develops software for Identity, Credentials, Access Management (ICAM) solutions. This position is full time, on site, at our Annapolis Junction, MD office.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
•    Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral formats.
•    Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems
•    Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automation.
•    Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
•    Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
•    Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
•    Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
•    Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop an approach to solution.

Basic Qualifications:

• A current and active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, updated within 10 years.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 7 years of experience, a Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience. Relevant military experience is acceptable as well.
• CompTIA Sec+ certified
• Must demonstrate a wealth of knowledge regarding the following:
  • Windows, Linux, VMWare Systems Administration tasking
  • User Account Management
  • Network and Traffic analysis of Routers, Firewalls, and Switches
  • Script development, Vi, Emacs, or equivalent
• Must be able to independently manage AWS resources including AWS EC2 Linux and AWS RDBS PostgreSQL while supporting evolving customer requirements, security scoring, and overall reliability for those systems.
• Must provide support to OS/Fabric updates from the NG Cybersecurity Team’s vulnerability reports as well as classified network security, IAVA mitigation and ISSO vulnerability reports.
• Must be an effective communicator written and verbally internal to the team as well as externally to customers and other support assets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GIAC Certification such as GMON, GDSA, GCLD, GCSA
• Background working in agile projects and utilizing DevOps best practices
• Identity Management (Single Sign-On) experience

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $121,400.00 - $182,000.00

The 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.