Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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On-site
Location
Eglin AFB, FL
Employment
Full-time
Posted
102 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 · Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer joins the 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 implement software and automation tools, configure hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integrate avionics systems into test environments. Key responsibilities include managing cyber networking solutions for secure communication between test systems and maintaining aircraft simulations. Required technical skills include Windows Server, Microsoft Configuration Management, PowerShell, VMWare, Active Directory, Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify. The candidate must also utilize monitoring tools like Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds. This position addresses the technical challenge of securing multi-domain systems and ensuring compatibility across various classification levels within complex test stations.

What you'll do

  • Perform lab infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and management.
  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
  • Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
  • Current in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before the start date.
  • Current U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level II certification.
  • Demonstrable experience managing Windows Server and Desktop systems, Microsoft Configuration Management, PowerShell, and VMWare applications.
  • Previous experience managing Active Directory Infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in administering Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications.
  • Extensive knowledge of access controls and experience using Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds.
  • Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends as program needs arise.
  • Experience in performing configuration management across multiple systems and architectures (preferred).
  • Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure (preferred).
  • Systems administration experience including VMWare, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi (preferred).
  • Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability (preferred).
  • VCP (-DCV preferred) or VCAP certification (preferred).

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