Cyber Systems Engineer Level 3

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 71 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Level 3

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The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer joins the GWS Network and Infrastructure Team to support the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Ground Weapon System program. This role involves designing and developing classified networks for government customers while ensuring cybersecurity best practices across the physical, data link, network, transport, and application layers of the OSI model. Daily responsibilities include installing and configuring networking equipment, troubleshooting infrastructure, and implementing security measures. The engineer will document installation steps, coordinate integration activities with Cross Functional Product Teams using Agile processes, and provide redlines to leadership. Required skills include experience with large-scale missile defense systems, software integration, and object-oriented architecture. The position requires a STEM degree, a Secret security clearance, and DoD 8140/8570 certification, such as Security+ CE, to maintain secure and encrypted communication channels.

Skills

Cybersecurity OSI Model Agile Software Integration Security+ CE Object-Oriented Architecture System Integration Automation Troubleshooting

What you'll do

Design and develop classified networks for the Ground Weapon System program.
Install and configure networking equipment while implementing security measures for infrastructure.
Troubleshoot networking issues and diagnose root causes during system integration.
Document and verify all installation, configuration, and security engineering steps.
Submit problem reports for errors and coordinate daily integration activities using Agile processes.
Provide technical redlines to engineers and feedback to leadership.
Document lessons learned and industry standards for best security engineering practices.
Support the delivery of products and services through secure and encrypted channels.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of cyber systems experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM field with 3 years of experience.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Current DoD 8140/8570 certification, such as Security+ CE.
Experience on large-scale missile defense system programs.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
U.S. Citizenship.

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