Principal Cyber Software Engineer (AHT)

In the Defense Systems sector, you’ll join our experts in developing systems that keep our world safe. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Cyber Software Engineer to support the enhancement and maintenance of several secure training solutions for a U.S. Air Force customer.

The position supports our Engineering organization’s goals to meet the current and future needs of the programs and technologies within the sector portfolio.  This role will help foster the establishment and maintenance of a world class Software and Digital Technologies organization in Orlando, FL.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. You have the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you are comfortable engaging with the internal and external customers.

This position is located in Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing quarterly software security patches
• Developing software enhancements
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and remediating software bugs
• Hardening and testing software releases
• Configuring, securing, and administering development systems and infrastructure
• Developing and maintaining test plans, user manuals, and other technical documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 5 years of relevant work experience OR M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 3 years of relevant work experience, OR Ph.D and 0 years of relevant work experience. NOTE: 4 years of relevant work experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience developing secure software applications using Java, Pearl, or Python
• Demonstrated experience with BASH or similar scripting languages
• Experience developing applications in a Linux environment such as Red Hat
• Experience with DevOps Tools such as GIT, Jenkins, Nexus, Jira
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a DoD 8570 IAT Level II security certification (i.e. Security+) within 6 months of hire
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• DoD IAT Level III security certification (i.e. CISSP)
• Experience with Modeling and Simulation development
• Experience with hardening systems following DoD guidelines and security best practices
• Experience with software vulnerability scanning and remediation

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.