Northrop Grumman Corporation
Principal Cyber Software Engineer (Active TS/SCI)
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
Introduction for Northrop Grumman 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.
Introduction for Mission Systems At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
based out of
Tampa, FL .
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on‑site.
What you will get to do
Be involved in a fast‑paced software development team using modern software and hardware
Facilitate the creation and maintenance of mission critical software solutions actively used by a government customer
Support rigorously defined and executed software deployment practices
Utilize your creativity and ideas to integrate open source, COTS, GOTS, and closed source software to build a larger system solutions based on customer requirements
Responsibilities
Engineer enterprise solutions that align with best practices to support mission critical objectives.
Participate in regular project design and incremental status meetings.
Collaborate with different teams across the program to discuss, analyze or resolve usability issues and work on projects.
Work on 1-3 mid- to large-scale projects concurrently, assigned from program and internal leadership.
Provide effective communication across multi‑functional teams, stakeholders and end users.
Basic Qualifications
US Citizenship
Interim Top Secret security clearance to be considered.
Full TS/SCI clearance must be obtained for continued employment.
Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; or a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; or an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of IT experience is required.
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher within three months of start date (example: Security+ CE)
Experience with Python programming fundamentals and usage of python virtual environments
Experience with PKI/TLS security requirements and best practices
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMWare or Proxmox
Experience working with Windows Active Directory in custom software
Experience developing software integrating with SQL
Experience developing and integrating with JSON APIs
Experience writing command line scripts and operating on the command line
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
Experience with container management using CLI tools like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Compose, and systemd
System Build Automation (Ansible, Red Hat Ansible Tower, Red Hat Automation Controller) and PostgreSQL to include understanding of various Ansible Modules and Ansible debugging
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript, C/C++, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible).
Experience with multiple Linux distributions with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu
A strong understanding of virtual infrastructure: Ability to design, deploy, manage, maintain, and upgrade VMware vCenter, ESXi, NSX‑T, Horizon VDI environments, and Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Multi‑threaded software applications programming
Knowledge of networking concepts like IP, TCP, UDP, port binding, NAT, layer 3, firewalls and analysis of live traffic using tools like tcpdump or wireshark
Primary Level Salary Range: $104,800.00 - $157,200.00 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. 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Description
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.
Introduction for Northrop Grumman 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.
Introduction for Mission Systems At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
based out of
Tampa, FL .
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on‑site.
What you will get to do
Be involved in a fast‑paced software development team using modern software and hardware
Facilitate the creation and maintenance of mission critical software solutions actively used by a government customer
Support rigorously defined and executed software deployment practices
Utilize your creativity and ideas to integrate open source, COTS, GOTS, and closed source software to build a larger system solutions based on customer requirements
Responsibilities
Engineer enterprise solutions that align with best practices to support mission critical objectives.
Participate in regular project design and incremental status meetings.
Collaborate with different teams across the program to discuss, analyze or resolve usability issues and work on projects.
Work on 1-3 mid- to large-scale projects concurrently, assigned from program and internal leadership.
Provide effective communication across multi‑functional teams, stakeholders and end users.
Basic Qualifications
US Citizenship
Interim Top Secret security clearance to be considered.
Full TS/SCI clearance must be obtained for continued employment.
Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; or a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; or an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of IT experience is required.
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher within three months of start date (example: Security+ CE)
Experience with Python programming fundamentals and usage of python virtual environments
Experience with PKI/TLS security requirements and best practices
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMWare or Proxmox
Experience working with Windows Active Directory in custom software
Experience developing software integrating with SQL
Experience developing and integrating with JSON APIs
Experience writing command line scripts and operating on the command line
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
Experience with container management using CLI tools like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Compose, and systemd
System Build Automation (Ansible, Red Hat Ansible Tower, Red Hat Automation Controller) and PostgreSQL to include understanding of various Ansible Modules and Ansible debugging
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript, C/C++, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible).
Experience with multiple Linux distributions with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu
A strong understanding of virtual infrastructure: Ability to design, deploy, manage, maintain, and upgrade VMware vCenter, ESXi, NSX‑T, Horizon VDI environments, and Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Multi‑threaded software applications programming
Knowledge of networking concepts like IP, TCP, UDP, port binding, NAT, layer 3, firewalls and analysis of live traffic using tools like tcpdump or wireshark
Primary Level Salary Range: $104,800.00 - $157,200.00 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. 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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