Uncleared Sr. Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer based out of Tampa, FL.

Notes:

• 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.
• Double contingent posting – Interim Top Secret Security Clearance and Program availability needed prior to start date. Ability to obtain a full TS/SCI Clearance required for continued employment.

What You’ll get to Do

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.
• Other opportunities may include learning new technologies, skill sets and advancing your career.

Basic Qualifications  

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; or a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; or an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of IT experience is required.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret security clearance prior to start date. Interim Top Secret clearance must be in place by the start date. Full TS/SCI must be in place for continued employment within a reasonable amount of time past the start date.
• Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date (example: Security+ CE)
• Ability to design, deploy, manage, implement, and upgrade virtualized environments and their components
• Ability to automate engineering tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools.
• Ability to solve complex problems and mentor junior personnel.
• Ability to articulate and document engineered solutions and troubleshooting steps.
• Ability to conduct product research and selection on COTS technologies to integrate or upgrade with current IT infrastructure based on program driven requirements.