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# Senior Systems Engineer Secret clearance

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,300.0 - $193,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Big Data, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Virtual Machines, Data Ingestion, SC Clearance, Data Analytics, DODAF
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9129185/senior-systems-engineer-secret-clearance

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years experience or a Masters degree in a STEM with 6 years experience

 * 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
 * Experience with data analytics and management tools.

 * Familiarity with data ingestion and synchronization methodologies.

 * Strong understanding of logical and physical data models.

 * Experience writing technical documentation, including requirements and acceptance criteria.

 * Proficiency in SQL and data query languages.

 * Experience leading tasks and meeting schedule commitments.

 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.

 * Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with GCCS-J or Joint C2 systems.

 * Experience with cloud data platforms and big data technologies.

 * Strong experience with MBSE and modeling tools such as Cameo.

 * Knowledge of ETL processes and data warehousing.

 * Familiarity with data visualization tools.

 * Understanding of DoDAF models.

 * Experience with Agile/Scrum.

 * Experience with virtual machine environments.

 * Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures.

 * TS/SCI clearance.

## Description

The Senior Systems Engineer leads data architecture, requirements development, and end-to-end systems engineering activities for the modernization of the Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J). This role serves as the technical authority for data ingestion, synchronization, analytics, and system design, ensuring new capabilities align with operational, architectural, and cybersecurity requirements.


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