Cyber Software Engineer

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Colorado Springs, Colorado location.

The NGMS team develops new capacities for our military, intelligence, and other government customers. We solve complex problems developing cyber hardware and software solutions. We offer flexible work arrangements, personal growth through learning opportunities, and competitive 401k matching.   See for yourself!  See why we receive comments on our YouTube Videos like “This company is insanely advanced” and “Wow. This is mind blowing.”  See some of our recent Awards and Recognition and read about some of the reasons to live in Colorado Springs.

This technical subject area includes:
•    Programming in Kernel Mode (Windows, Linux) using (C/C++, Assembly)
•    Conduct Reverse Engineering and Vulnerability Analysis (x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM)
•    Network Programming (C/C++)
•    Network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SSL, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of relevant work experience OR M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 0 years of relevant work experience. NOTE: 4 years of relevant work experience can be substituted for the degree.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain Secret clearance before start. Ability to obtain Top Secret
• Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with a debugging or system analysis tool (i.e. Wireshark, IDAPro, OllyDebug, WinDBG, JTAG debuggers)
• Experience in software development to include any of the following: kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, network applications
• Familiarity with Assembly Languages (x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM)
• Experience developing software for multiple operating system environments
• Development of lower level networking protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Understanding of return oriented programming (ROP) concepts and execution
• Ability to develop and implement shell code
• Ability to understand secure / insecure programming concepts (format string vulnerabilities, heap overflows, etc.)
• Familiarity with git and automated build system workflows (Jenkins, Go, etc.)

This position offers the option of a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The 4/10 schedule allows employees to work four ten-hour days Monday through Thursday and take off every Friday.

This position is contingent upon candidate obtaining customer approval and a Secret clearance prior to start.

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