Principal Cyber Operator with Security Clearance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Lompoc
Posted on: December 29, 2019

Job Description:

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all the while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place for you. As a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions to customers worldwide, Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies. Here at Northrop Grumman we are comprised of professionals that bring different perspectives, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds, and experiences we bring to our work then the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our talented workforce we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation. Northrop Grumman is in search of a motivated Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer to be a part of the Ship Self-Defense Systems Mark 2 (SSDS Mk2) program in Virginia Beach, Virginia. SSDS Mk2 provides shipboard combat systems manufacturing and integration for various United States Navy surface ships. Job Duties: * Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers to support the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems utilizing government and commercial software * Assist in ensuring the cybersecurity requirements are met on systems under development * Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent; and ensure software standards are met Basic Qualifications: * A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience * Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in Computer Programming in a complex computer network environment * Three (3) years full-time Computer Hardware and/or Software Engineering experience in any of the following specific areas: * Computer program and Approved Articles Package (AAP)documentation development review and maintenance * Computer program generation/tactical disk build and laboratory Load Cycle * Computerprogram audit and verification of certified configurations to include combat system software and/or equipment for AAP's * Computer program installations and Shipboard/Site Load Cycle * Coordination of ship/site installations and Fleet issue and resolution * COTS Operating systems (e.g., HP-UX, HP-RT, Solaris, PowerMax, RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), RedHawk, etc.) * Layer 2 and Layer 3 Network Communication Protocols and CISCO IOS configuration and troubleshooting * Knowledge and/or familiarity in Versa Module Eurocard (VME) of Compact Peripheral Computer Interface (cPCI) Single-Board Computer (SBC) and Symmetric Multi-Processor (SMP) operation, configuration, architecture and troubleshooting * Knowledge and/or familiarity in Blade Servers or other High Density architecture computing systems operation, configuration, architecture, and troubleshooting * An Interim Secret security clearance (OR Higher) with the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance once aboard Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Hardware, Computer Science, or Software Engineering * The following skills are highly desired: * Superior organization and planning abilities * Excellent oral and written communication abilities * Well versed in Navy and DOD processes and procedures * DOD/US Navy Cybersecurity programs experience * US Navy Combat Systems experience Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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