Sr Principal Cyber Software Engineer

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer. This position will be located in Orlando, FL and will support our Ground Satellite Communications Systems (GSCS) Operating Unit (OU).

Roles and Responsibilities

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

Contingent Pending Award

Basic Qualifications: Level 4

• Bachelors Degree with 9 years’ experience or additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of degree; or Masters Degree with 7 years' experience; or PhD with 4 years' experience
• Basic knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Software programming experience using various tools and languages
• Ability to analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Software development to include any of the following: kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, network applications
• Demonstrated broad experience with DevSecOps and related tools (Fortify, SonarQube, etc)
• Security Certification (CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CISSP, CLSSP or similar cyber security related certification) or ability to obtain one in 6 months
• Ability to pass an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) background check for High-Risk Services contract
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security Certifications (CLSSP, CDP, GCSA, GSDC, or similar)
• Industry Certifications (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• B.S or higher in software engineering or related degree program
• Heavy experience in DevSecOps throughout the software development lifecycle
• Experience leading software security analysis, mitigation, and remediation.
• Expert Demonstrated experience in networking systems
• Experience with Application Development and Security STIG assessments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Agile and/or SCRUM Leadership training and certification.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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.