Northrop Grumman - Principal Engineer Software/Sr Principal Engineer Software (Infrastructure)

Software Engineer is needed in Melbourne, Australia.

Client: Northrop Grumman

Location: Melbourne, FL

Contract: undefined

Description

At Northrop Grumman, 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. We seek individuals with bold new ideas and a pioneering spirit to join our team. The company culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and collaboration, and we strive to achieve what others deem impossible.

This opportunity is contingent on program funding, with start dates determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Engineer Software/Sr. Principal Engineer Software (Infrastructure) to join the Global Surveillance Division. This position is based in Melbourne, Florida.

The role entails responsibilities such as the containerization and securing of applications, Operating System hardening, network security, and improving the systems and software infrastructure for rapid deployment and maintainability. The software engineer will engage in the full life cycle of software development and require hands-on technical experience with virtualization, environment automation, and management.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• (Principal Engineer Software) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or more years of experience in software engineering.
• (Senior Principal Engineer Software) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience; or 6 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or more years of experience in software engineering.
• Development experience with Object Oriented Programming languages (C++, Java, etc.).
• Experience developing software in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with remote software debugging.
• Experience with Agile software development.
• Experience with configuration management using industry-standard tools and processes.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, plugins, Git, and Confluence.
• Experience with Firewall, VPN, switch, and router configuration.
• Experience with authentication and data encryption methods, including securing communications at either the datalink or network layer.
• Current DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater certification (Security+).
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance and special program access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization technologies.
• Development experience in Rust.
• Experience with netbooting and overlay file systems.
• Experience with container orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Experience with virtualization technology (e.g., VirtualBox, QEMU, KVM, vmWare).
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python).
• Experience with Linux IP stack and network security (SELinux, CIPSO, SECMARK).
• Experience with multilevel security solutions.
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper and their configuration and management.
• Experience with the NCDSMO cybersecurity standards.

Other Information

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

The primary level salary range is $98,400.00 - $147,600.00, while the secondary level salary range is $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. Northrop Grumman offers various benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.