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Staff Cyber Systems Engineer #16498-1

Northrop Grumman
UTRO02, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026
💰 $252,200/yr($168,200/yr$252,200/yr)

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Staff Cyber Software Engineer 16498-1. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.

The Staff System Administrator is responsible for developing software for the Command & Launch (C&L) Software Team. Using DevOps and Agile methodologies you will be constantly optimizing systems and services for security, automation, and performance/availability, while ensuring solutions developed adhere and align to the baseline systems designs, configuration management, and architecture standards. You will work closely in a DevOps environment with the program personnel to ensure smooth execution of continuous integration and test.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Staff Cyber Systems Engineer: 12 Years with Bachelor’s in relevant field of study, 10 Years with Masters, 08 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

• US Citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

• DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher).

• Windows server management experience

• Network and Cyber Requirements Systems Engineering

• Strong Network Engineering background

• Experience implementing government cyber security requirements, such as STIGs and RM

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance with investigation within the last 6 years.

Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification.

• Experience preforming operations in an agile framework (SAFe, Scrum,or Kanban).

• Proficient in Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Windows AD, LDAP, VMware and knowledge of SAN storage systems

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in a virtual environment

Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Develop new applications based on professional principles and theories. Demonstrates skill and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels. Viewed as expert in field within the corporation. Problem Solving Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions. Discretion/Latitude Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and

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