Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join the K2 program. We are seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to support the development, integration, and sustainment of solutions operating in a multi-level security environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can independently execute across infrastructure, Linux system administration, automation, and virtualization in a secure environment. This individual should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced SAFe Agile team supporting mission-critical systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and contribute to technical direction within their assigned scope.

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems support team in San Antonio, TX. This role is 100% onsite.

Please note: This position is contingent upon customer approval and the ability to obtain and maintain final clearances prior to start.

Essential Duties:

• Engineer, integrate, configure, and maintain cyber systems in secure program environments.
• Administer and harden Linux servers and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automation using Ansible for system configuration, deployment, and sustainment.
• Support virtualized environments, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance of virtual machines.
• Use Git for version control, configuration management, and team collaboration.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system, infrastructure, and integration issues across development, test, and production-like environments.
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, execution, and retrospective activities.
• Contribute to technical planning, implementation strategies, and engineering decisions within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support the definition and maintenance of technical baselines, installation procedures, and operational work instructions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to ensure systems meet mission, security, and performance requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to deployment processes, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop and document standard engineering processes and procedures as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to team members within area of expertise as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 5 years of cyber systems engineering experience ; or Master’s degree in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, of Computer Science with 3 years of cyber systems engineering experience; or a PhD in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 1 year of cyber systems engineering experience; or 9 years’ experience in a cyber systems engineering related fields in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility.
• Security+ certification required.
• Hands-on experience using Ansible for automation, configuration management, and deployment in operational or test environments.
• Hands-on experience in Linux administration, including system configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and management of users and services.
• Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development or configuration management workflows.
• Experience supporting virtualized environments, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of virtual machines.
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Experience troubleshooting system, infrastructure, or integration issues in secure or enterprise environments., * Bachelor’s degree in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 8 years of cyber systems engineering experience ; or Master’s degree in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, of Computer Science with 6 years of cyber systems engineering experience; or a PhD in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 3 year of cyber systems engineering experience; or 12 years’ experience in a cyber systems engineering related fields in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility.
• Security+ certification required.
• Hands-on experience using Ansible for automation, configuration management, and deployment in operational or test environments.
• Hands-on experience in Linux administration, including system configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and management of users and services.
• Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development or configuration management workflows.
• Experience supporting virtualized environments, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of virtual machines.
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Experience troubleshooting system, infrastructure, or integration issues in secure or enterprise environments., * Experience supporting classified or highly secure environments.
• Familiarity with system hardening, STIG implementation, and secure configuration practices.
• Experience with scripting or automation in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with system integration, test, and deployment in DevSecOps-style environments.
• Experience supporting infrastructure across lab, integration, test, and operational environments.
• Experience contributing to technical baselines, engineering documentation, and standard processes.
• Experience in a systems engineering role supporting the planning, design, implementation, testing, and delivery of systems with Cyber or Information Assurance requirements.
• Experience coordinating technical work across cross-functional teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,200.00

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.

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 Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!