
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Cyber Systems Engineer/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Cyber Systems Engineer/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
In this role, you will join our product deployment team supporting initial deployment, operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system within our customer's classified laboratories across the United States. You will perform hands-on system installation and integration activities, including staging, installing, and transporting equipment. You will work closely with several diverse Integrated Product Teams to quickly develop system and process knowledge, provide support on technical documentation, and collaborate on improvements to deployment processes.
This position may be filled as a Cyber Systems Engineer or Principal Cyber Systems Engineer.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
This position is contingent upon active clearance, ability to obtain and maintain SAP, and funding.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Skills: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rhel, Ipv4, Ipv6, Disa Security Technical Implementation Guides, Stigs, Risk Management Framework, RMF, Splunk, Host Based Security System.
Education: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience); Master's degree (with 0-3 years experience depending on role); STEM PhD degree (with 1 year experience).
Work model: On-site
Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
Ability to operate with considerable independence and self-identify/pursue long-term interests. Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Host Based Security System (HBSS) components, including McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and point products. Experience developing Ansible playbooks and roles to automate system configuration, application deployment, and security hardening. Experience administering VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi host configuration, vCenter management, and virtual machine deployment. Familiarity with NCDSMO Raise the Bar (RTB) and current CDS/MLS vendors that are certified. DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent. Exposure to the Risk Management Framework and associated security controls. Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting. Active Top Secret clearance.
Northrop Grumman, a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Falls Church, VA, delivers advanced technology solutions to global customers. The company specializes in autonomous systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, strike capabilities, space systems, and logistics modernization. Its work spans defense, aerospace, and intelligence sectors, addressing critical challenges from undersea to outer space and across cyberspace.
The organization emphasizes innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture where employees contribute to global security through cutting-edge research and development. Northrop Grumman supports professional growth with training programs, employee resource groups, and benefits designed to promote well-being. Career opportunities span engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, and cybersecurity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Northrop Grumman recruits without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. All roles requiring U.S. government clearance mandate citizenship. Job seekers can explore openings and verify recruiter legitimacy through the official careers site at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. Additional details on employment practices are available at http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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