Sr Principal Cyber Software Engineer-AHT
Requisition ID: R10187966
Category: Information Technology
Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 3
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.
**this requisition is contingent upon contract award/funding
Job Description:
The selected candidate’s task encompasses the following: develops, tests, and integrates Operating Systems configurations with COTS and GOTS components. The Operating Systems will serve as tactical Operating Systems baselines for weapon systems. The selected candidate will be performing these duties on a later identified program in Huntsville, Alabama.
Basic Qualifications:
• 8 Years with Bachelors in Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• In-depth knowledge of RHEL features and functionalities across multiple versions
• Proficient in Linux package management
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating systems
• Experience with Git for managing automation code
• Experience with scripting tools like Bash
• Experience with Ansible
• Knowledgeable with Group Policy
• Experience with Active Directory management
• Strong skills with troubleshooting system issues
• Understanding of virtualization technologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications:
• RHCSA or RHCE
• Knowledgeable with FPGA systems
• Knowledgeable with TPM
• 3+ years experience developing automation with Ansible
• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues
• Understanding of hardware-based security components
• Strong Understanding of Linux secure boot technology
• Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades
• Experience generating Linux kernel
• Experience with Git
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Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.