Principal Cyber Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Chantilly, VA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$125k - $235k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise software systems while providing operations and maintenance support for existing applications.
- Manage, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases, including database maintenance, performance tuning, indexing, and security configuration.
- Develop and enhance a distributed Windows Enterprise Service Bus architecture and support high-volume, high-availability database systems.
- Support architectural design, system implementation, and technology scaling for critical mission requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, translate them into user stories, troubleshoot defects, and perform root-cause analysis.
- Organize and prioritize multiple complex project tasks while providing technical leadership on assigned development projects.
Requirements
- An active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required by the start date and must remain active throughout employment.
- For the Principal level: a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, a master's degree and 3 years, a PhD and 1 year, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- For the Senior Principal level: a bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, a master's degree and 6 years, a PhD and 4 years, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated application development experience with C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, and Windows development using Visual Studio.
- Significant Microsoft SQL Server experience covering database development and DBA responsibilities.
- Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and user stories.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, organizational, prioritization, and self-management skills.
- Preferred experience includes modern .NET, cloud-ready architectures, Enterprise Service Bus integration patterns, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline configuration, PowerShell, independent technology acquisition, and technical leadership.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The role is based in Chantilly, Virginia and requires travel 10% of the time.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring government clearance.
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).