Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: 10% of the time.
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. The company pioneers in diverse technologies including stealth bombers and space missions. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
to conduct cybersecurity software engineering activities.
Responsibilities
Perform cyber testing, verification, and validation
Validate system security requirements definition and analysis, establish system security designs, implement security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures
Develop software test scripts to support cyber test activities
Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, designs and implementation plans prior to deployment of systems, digital communications systems, network protocols, computer architectures, and computer security penetration tools and techniques
Provide cyber security implementation guidance to technical design teams and develop testing use cases to meet requirements and architecture model content
Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including CNSSI 1253, DoD 8140, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
Ensure weapon system assessments are completed to meet all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including RMF and cyber survivability requirements
Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile environment
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience. Note: 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
US Citizenship is required
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance required with ability to obtain SCI and SAP access
Must possess a DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher or ability to obtain the certification within six months of hire
Experience with reverse engineering
Strong Python programming language experience and experience with other programming languages
Experience in software development including kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, network applications
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as an Offensive Cyber Operator (Red Team, CNO, CNE, or OCO) preferred (e.g., graduate of CNOQC, RIOT, FORGE)
Possess a cybersecurity certification related to Red Teaming/Penetration Testing: GPEN, GXPN or OSCP
Development of lower-level networking protocols such as IP, TCP, and UDP
Ability to understand secure / insecure programming concepts (format string vulnerabilities, heap overflows, etc.)
Familiarity with common source control tools (git, Mercurial, etc.) and automated build system workflows (Jenkins, Go, etc.)
Salary Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00. This is a general guideline; base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Benefits Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward contributions. Employees in VP or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
Application Period The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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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. The company pioneers in diverse technologies including stealth bombers and space missions. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
to conduct cybersecurity software engineering activities.
Responsibilities
Perform cyber testing, verification, and validation
Validate system security requirements definition and analysis, establish system security designs, implement security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures
Develop software test scripts to support cyber test activities
Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, designs and implementation plans prior to deployment of systems, digital communications systems, network protocols, computer architectures, and computer security penetration tools and techniques
Provide cyber security implementation guidance to technical design teams and develop testing use cases to meet requirements and architecture model content
Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including CNSSI 1253, DoD 8140, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
Ensure weapon system assessments are completed to meet all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including RMF and cyber survivability requirements
Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile environment
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience. Note: 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
US Citizenship is required
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance required with ability to obtain SCI and SAP access
Must possess a DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher or ability to obtain the certification within six months of hire
Experience with reverse engineering
Strong Python programming language experience and experience with other programming languages
Experience in software development including kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, network applications
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as an Offensive Cyber Operator (Red Team, CNO, CNE, or OCO) preferred (e.g., graduate of CNOQC, RIOT, FORGE)
Possess a cybersecurity certification related to Red Teaming/Penetration Testing: GPEN, GXPN or OSCP
Development of lower-level networking protocols such as IP, TCP, and UDP
Ability to understand secure / insecure programming concepts (format string vulnerabilities, heap overflows, etc.)
Familiarity with common source control tools (git, Mercurial, etc.) and automated build system workflows (Jenkins, Go, etc.)
Salary Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00. This is a general guideline; base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Benefits Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward contributions. Employees in VP or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
Application Period The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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