Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 has an opening for Sr.  Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join the Special Test Equipment Engineering (STEE) team. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space programs that provide specialized IT support to Restricted, DOD, Unclassified systems and environments.  This position requires knowledge and adherence to Information Assurance processes and procedures per NG InfoSec and program security organizations.  The Job requires CISSP / CISM level understanding of Cyber Systems Security Plan design and implementation.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Administration of Linux (RHEL/CENTOS) 7/8 servers and workstations in a production environment
• Administration of Windows workstations and servers (Win7, Win10, and Win2016/2019)
• Administration of VMware Virtualization Data Center
• Administration of NetApp Storage Appliance
• Administration of CISCO network switches
• Implementation of Security controls on Windows and Linux Servers and workstations
• Extensive experience in the deployment of I&T lab environments
• Proven ability to Task and Resource manage in order to meet program milestone
• Experience using Compliance and Remediation tools (i.e. Nessus, SCC SCAP scanner, STIG Viewer)
• Close out POAM items in a timely manner to meet implementation schedule
• CISSP / CISM level understanding of Cyber Systems Security Plan design and implementation
• Proven ability to lead Cyber Test Plan (CTP) efforts
• On call, 24/7 pager support during critical phases of testing, contingency operations and off-site as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree; or 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's Degree; or 4 years of relevant experience with a PHD.
• Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active
• Minimum of 10 years administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5/6/7/8 servers and workstations
• Minimum of 10 years installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux server applications (i.e. Samba, NFS, Chrony, Web servers, Databases)
• Active SCI Clearance and current Privilege User

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meets DOD IAT requirements for security certs or be in the process of obtaining one. (i.e. CISSP, Security+ certification)
• Solid understanding of computer networking (OS configuration, Network switches, Firewalls, CISCO IOS)
• Experienced in the implementation of CMMC/DFARS/RMF/DOD Security Controls on Linux and Windows operating systems (i.e. Windows SHB and RHEL SSG builds)
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and operating VMWare and KVM virtualization environments
• Advanced knowledge building, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting IT systems hardware (i.e. Workstations, Servers, Storage appliances, network switches, rack & stack)
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps tools and practices (i.e. Configuration Management, Atlassian Tool Suite, etc.)
• Advanced working experience with scripting languages and automation, such as bash, ansible, and/or powershell
• Extensive experienced with SAN/NAS hardware (i.e. NetApp, Linux and Windows file servers, storage appliances)
• Proven experience working with vendors in the identification of new hardware/software technologies to meet program requirements
• Adept at Performing Backups and Restores using COTS and Open-Source tools to implement a disaster recovery plan (Windows and Linux)
• Strong understanding of program hardware/software environment to calibrate the customer cyber controls to meet operational requirements
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required to explain / write justifications for non-compliance items to Cyber, program, and customer entities

Primary Level Salary Range: $142, $213,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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.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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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