Cyber Systems Engineer 3/4

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Edwards AFB, CA
Salary
$125,300–$187,900 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Cyber Systems Engineer 3/4

The Cyber Systems Engineer 3/4 joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information systems and network design, operation, and security activities. This role involves performing lab infrastructure design, deployment, and management while overseeing desktop virtualization and host system administration. The engineer will design software and automation tools, configure hardware-in-the-loop testing, and support the integration of avionics systems into test environments. Key responsibilities include managing cyber networking solutions for secure communication between test systems and components. Required technical skills include Windows Server and Desktop management, Microsoft Configuration Management, PowerShell, VMWare, and Active Directory. Candidates must also utilize monitoring tools like Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds. The work focuses on maintaining secure, multi-domain systems and test stations, such as MSITS and VSITS, to ensure performance and compatibility in classified environments.

What you'll do

  • Design, deploy, configure, and manage lab infrastructure.
  • Lead and oversee desktop virtualization and host system administration.
  • Perform network and security functions for multiple software development environments.
  • Design and implement software and automation tools for development and maintenance.
  • Configure and conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulations.
  • Support the integration of avionics systems into test environments.
  • Implement and manage cyber networking solutions for secure communication between test systems.
  • Document test procedures, results, and best practices for compliance.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience.
  • Must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Must be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established.
  • Must have a Security+ certification or greater.
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must have experience managing Windows Server and Desktop systems, including Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM) and PowerShell.
  • Must have high level of expertise in VMWare applications and management.
  • Must have experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure and administering Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of access controls and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds.
  • Active Top Secret, SCI, or SAP/SAR access is preferred (preferred).
  • Experience with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure Systems administration is preferred (preferred).
  • VCP (-DCV preferred) or VCAP certification is preferred (preferred).

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