Cyber Software Engineer, Level 1/2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Salary
$83,800–$125,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $105k
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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 210 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cyber Software Engineer, Level 1/2

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is hiring a Cyber Software Engineer at Level 1 or 2 to support integration activities and cyber assessments within their team in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining systems to meet project cyber requirements while fostering creative solutions in classified environments. Day-to-day tasks include supporting hardware and software coordination, conducting security analysis, and automating processes using tools like Ansible and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Candidates should have a background in cyber products such as vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, and hardening techniques, along with proficiency in coding from automation tools. Preferred qualifications include experience with DISA STIGs, CISSP certification, and network engineering, particularly within space ground programs.

What you'll do

  • Support day-to-day integration activities and cyber assessments.
  • Coordinate between hardware and software groups for project requirements.
  • Design and develop systems to meet specific cyber security needs.
  • Automate creative solutions for classified environments using Ansible.
  • Implement and maintain virtualized environments and network storage solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 0-2 years of relevant cyber software engineering experience with Bachelors or Masters degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly clearance prior to start.
  • Knowledge of cyber products including vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection mechanisms.
  • Proficiency in hardening systems using automation tools like Ansible and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Active Security+ certification required.

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