Cyber Software Engineer - Level 6
Northrop Grumman4 days ago
Redondo Beach, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$212k - $318k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support system security engineering for multiple programs and provide technical security consultation for secure infrastructure design, development, and deployment.
- Derive security controls from cyber requirements and develop technical implementation solutions for engineering teams.
- Identify system design and operational vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions.
- Work with system administrators to securely configure systems according to customer standards, best practices, and benchmarks.
- Provide expert support for infrastructure-as-code, virtualization, Linux, and storage solutions.
- Support system certification using government specifications and the Risk Management Framework process.
- Secure virtualization technologies, including virtual software, machines, and appliances.
- Mentor and train staff members when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 14 years of relevant experience, master's degree with 12 years, or PhD with 10 years of relevant experience.
- Active SCI/CI Poly clearance required at the time of application.
- Experience with computer security processes and accreditation officials.
- Expertise securing infrastructure-as-code, virtualization, storage, and operating systems.
- Security+ or CISSP certification.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
- Preferred experience includes networking technologies, routing, switching, firewalls, Cisco, Red Hat, ISSM, or ISSE work.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions involving government clearance.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Additional eligibility may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The role is based in Redondo Beach, California, requires 10% travel, and may involve extended overseas travel.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).