Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$101,000–$151,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $136,949–$211,587 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $126k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 739 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 316 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Cyber Software Engineer (J) The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems team is seeking a Cyber DevOps Engineer to support the Joint Cyber Weapons Common Services program. In this role, you will develop, secure, deploy, and sustain mission applications and supporting infrastructure that automate and scale intelligence-driven cyber operations. You will work closely with software engineers and cyber operators to implement CI/CD pipelines, manage containerized application environments, and provide operational support for offensive cyber missions. Key technical requirements include experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, and Windows systems. You must apply cybersecurity practices for hardening and vulnerability mitigation while utilizing scripting tools like Bash, PowerShell, or Python. The work involves integrating multiple intelligence sources and command and control systems to ensure the timely delivery of cyber payloads to authorized targets.

What you'll do

  • Support development, integration, deployment, and sustainment activities across the software lifecycle.
  • Implement, troubleshoot, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines for mission applications.
  • Integrate cybersecurity practices into development and operational environments to ensure secure configurations.
  • Manage and support containerized application environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Perform system administration and troubleshooting for Linux and Windows-based systems.
  • Provide operational support and issue resolution for user-facing mission systems.
  • Communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly to geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call team to provide after-hours technical support.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
  • Current Security+ certification or equivalent meeting DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II requirements is required.
  • A high school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree is required.
  • Experience in cybersecurity, software development, or operational support in a technical environment is required.
  • Experience working in containerized environments using Kubernetes and/or Docker is required.
  • Experience supporting Linux and/or Windows-based systems is required.
  • Experience supporting technical operations, deployment, sustainment, or troubleshooting activities is required.

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