Principal / Sr Principal Cyber SW Engineer

IT Security Job Opportunity

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Job Description : The selected candidate's task encompasses the following : develops, tests, and integrates Operating Systems configurations with COTS and GOTS components. The Operating Systems will serve as tactical Operating Systems baselines for weapon systems. The selected candidate will be performing these duties on a later identified program in Huntsville, Alabama.

Basic Qualifications

• For a level 3 : 5 Years with bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 2 years Master's or additional years experience in lieu of a degree
• For a level 4 : 8 years with bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 6 years Master's or additional years experience in lieu of a degree
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Active 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e. CompTIA Security +)
• Experience with Linux features and functionalities - basic familiarity and ability to interact with the Linux operating system at a practical level (RHEL 8, 9, 10)
• Experience with Git for managing automation code
• Virtual computing environment experience (VMWare, KVM, OpenShift)
• Knowledge of scripting - YAML, Bash, PowerShell, Python
• Experience with Ansible playbook execution and administration
• Understanding of Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range : $115,800.00 - $173,800.00Salary Range 2 : $144,200.00 - $216,400.00 The 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.

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.