Northrop Grumman · 11 hours ago
Principal Cyber Software Engineer (Active TS/SCI) - R10211381
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Cyber Software Engineer to join their team in Tampa, FL. The role involves developing mission-critical software solutions and collaborating across teams to ensure effective communication and usability in projects.
Responsibilities
Engineer enterprise solutions that align with best practices to support mission critical objectives
Participate in regular project design and incremental status meetings
Collaborate with different teams across the program to discuss, analyze or resolve usability issues and work on projects
Work on 1-3 mid- to large-scale projects concurrently, assigned from program and internal leadership
Provide effective communication across multi-functional teams, stakeholders and end users
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship
Interim Top Secret security clearance to be considered. Full TS/SCI clearance must be obtained for continued employment
Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; or a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; or an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of IT experience is required
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher within three months of start date (example: Security+ CE)
Experience with Python programming fundamentals and usage of python virtual environments
Experience with PKI/TLS security requirements and best practices
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMWare or Proxmox
Experience working with Windows Active Directory in custom software
Experience developing software integrating with SQL
Experience developing and integrating with JSON APIs
Experience writing command line scripts and operating on the command line
Preferred
Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
Experience with container management using CLI tools like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Compose, and systemd
System Build Automation (Ansible, Red Hat Ansible Tower, Red Hat Automation Controller) and PostgreSQL to include understanding of various Ansible Modules and Ansible debugging
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript, C/C++, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible)
Experience with multiple Linux distributions with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu
A strong understanding of virtual infrastructure: Ability to design, deploy, manage, maintain, and upgrade VMware vCenter, ESXi, NSX-T, Horizon VDI environments, and Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Multi-threaded software applications programming
Knowledge of networking concepts like IP, TCP, UDP, port binding, NAT, layer 3, firewalls and analysis of live traffic using tools like tcpdump or wireshark
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
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