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Sr Principal Cyber Sys Engr – Cyber Tools Integration Ansible Developer (25-218) - job 2 of 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Sys Engr – Cyber Tools Integration Ansible Developer (25-218) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO., plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Develop, deploy, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments. Design and implement secure automation workflows, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices and industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS). Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and on-premises systems to enable seamless end-to-end automation.

Essential Functions:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and optimize infrastructure for scalability, resilience, and security
  • Conduct security assessments of automation scripts and infrastructure configurations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
  • Document automation processes, integration workflows, and security protocols to support knowledge sharing and compliance
  • Stay current with emerging Ansible features, cybersecurity threats, and integration technologies to recommend innovative solutions
  • Collaborating with local Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations
  • Working with various C2BMC teams to ensure compatibility and seamless integration of Cyber Tools within the larger system
  • Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs and operations deliveries
  • Providing feedback to Cyber Leadership and engineers to improve the cybersecurity tools and processes
  • A strong understanding of cybersecurity standards and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration
  • Proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving

Salary range in Colorado Springs: $137,400 - $206,000
Salary range of Huntsville: $144,200 - $216,400

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered
  • Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
  • DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) is required
  • Proficient in installing, configuring, deploying, and unit testing Cyber Tools such as:
    • ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
    • Vulnerability scanning and compliance assessment
    • Privileged access management (PAM)
    • Log analysis and threat hunting using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana
    • ArcSight
    • BigFix
    • Delinea
    • Endgame
    • ESS (Trellix)
    • Axway Repeater and Responder for Windows
    • MFA (Multi-factor authentication implementation) in National Team (NT) labs, the C2BMC Testbed (CTB), and Operations
  • Developing and verifying installation instructions for Cyber Tools and Vendor Patches
  • Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Managing and addressing any Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) related to the Cyber Tools
  • Expert-level proficiency in Ansible for automating the deployment, configuration, and management of cybersecurity tools
  • Writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to streamline tool installations, patch applications, and STIG compliance
  • Integrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins and GitLab for continuous deployment and testing
  • Experience with deploying tools in Windows and Linux environments, including virtualized or containerized setups (e.g., VMware, Docker)
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues during testing, including root cause analysis and error reporting
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate test cases and validate outputs
  • Expertise in applying vendor patches for cybersecurity tools and underlying systems (Windows, Linux)
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, including analyzing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) notices
  • Ability to develop, verify, and document installation instructions for patches to ensure repeatability and compliance

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $216,400.00

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.

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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