Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer (AHT)

Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer (AHT) Requisition ID : R10171651

• Category : Information Technology
• Location : Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America Tampa, Florida, United States of America Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America + 3 more
• Clearance Type : Top Secret
• Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required : No
• Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available : 1

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.

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.

The Information Transport Service (ITS) Gateway (I-GATE) system supports secure messaging and information sharing with internal and external systems within the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) environment.

In order to fulfill this mission, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be located at Hawaii, Colorado, Washington, DC, or Tampa, FL. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Official Information Exchange (OIX) program.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Perform as a Windows 2019 / 2022 System Administrator.
• Manage and maintain security patches for the Windows environment.
• Develop and document technical procedures.
• Read, modify, and create shell scripts and scripts in various other languages.
• Learn new technologies on own and work effectively independently, while still coordinating actions as required.
• Lead actions with peer systems administrators, network engineers, security teams, and software and hardware engineers.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading / patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree and 6 years of experience; 14 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.
• In-depth experience in Northrop Grumman’s I-GATE administration.
• Expert in Information Transport Service (ITS) operations knowledge.
• Windows Server 2019 or later versions administration.
• SQL 2019 or later versions administration, including backup.
• Active Directory design and implementation.
• IIS administration and troubleshooting.
• SAN operations and maintenance.
• Security updates in compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) policy.
• Security+ certification.
• Must have an active Top Secret / SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Preferred Qualifications :

Solid understanding of system backup and restoration.

Salary Range : $126,400 - $219,500

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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.

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