RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 by 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.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking Cyber Systems Engineers to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at

our Melbourne, FL campus.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site, full time at our Melbourne, FL campus. Please also note that this opportunity is contingent upon program award; the selected candidate will receive a contingent offer with a start date yet to be determined.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform Lab Infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and management.

• Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.

• Perform both 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 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

• The selected candidate must have a current in scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate must be able 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.

• Must possess a current U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level II certification; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Security Protocols and Monitoring Tools: working knowledge of access controls and exposure to monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds to effectively 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.

• Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.

• Web App Administration: Proficiency in the administration of Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications, with a focus on the identification and resolution of performance issues.

• Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure.

• Systems administration experience, to include VMWare, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi.

• Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability.

• VCP (DCV preferred) or VCAP certification.

• Operating Systems: experience in the management of Windows Server and Desktop systems, Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM), PowerShell, and VMWare applications and management.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $130,800.00

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.