Principal Lab Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring
Melbourne, FL Posted 28 days ago $108,200–$162,400 / year
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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join its Test and Evaluation team in Melbourne, FL. This senior-level role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures while identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across diverse projects. The engineer will leverage expertise in operating system administration, Microsoft Configuration Manager, web app design, and security monitoring tools to support the full product lifecycle of software development and test environments. Essential skills include experience with Windows Server management, VMware applications, Active Directory Infrastructure, Atlassian, Coverity, Fortify, Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds. The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree combined with relevant professional or military experience, a DoD Secret clearance, and DoD 8570 Level 2 certification.

Skills

Windows Server PowerShell VMware Active Directory Atlassian Coverity Fortify Splunk Nessus SolarWinds DevOps Cloud Infrastructure vSphere VDI ESXi

What you'll do

  • Design and implement robust network infrastructures to protect organizational assets.
  • Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities using advanced monitoring tools like Splunk and Nessus.
  • Manage Windows Server and Desktop systems with expertise in Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM).
  • Administer Active Directory Infrastructure, ensuring seamless user management and access control.
  • Monitor and resolve performance issues within Atlassian, Coverity, and Fortify web applications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5+ years of related professional/military experience; or higher degree with fewer years of experience.
  • Current DoD Secret security clearance with investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Proficient in managing Windows Server, Desktop systems, and Microsoft Configuration Management (MCM).
  • Expertise in Active Directory Infrastructure management and web application administration.
  • Knowledge of security protocols and monitoring tools like Splunk, Nessus, and SolarWinds.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends as program needs dictate.

Market check

Salary context

This $108,200–$162,400 range sits above 21% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$115,780–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$185,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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