Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer - Level 1/2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
As a Cyber Software Engineer, you will be supporting day-to-day integration activities, cyber assessments and coordination between the hardware and software groups. You will support cyber security analysis, and design, develop, build, test, implement, and maintain various systems to meet project cyber requirements. You will have a passion for developing and automating creative solutions in classified environments. We cover a wide variety of technologies including Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), fully virtualized environments (VMware), cyber hardening, Red Hat Linux and network attached storage solutions.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:
- Cyber Software Engineer - Level 1: 0 Years with Bachelors in Science
- Cyber Software Engineer - Level 2: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
- Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
- Knowledge of cyber products for systems to include software vulnerability scanning and mitigations, intrusion detection mechanisms and related processes
- Proficiency with hardening leveraging coding from various automation tools
- Active Security+ certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active SCI/CI Poly
- DISA STIGs as they apply to SW applications and Operating Systems
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
- Coding experience (C++, JAVA, etc)
- Experience working for a space ground program
- Experience with Network Engineering
Skills Required
- Bachelors in Science (Level 1: 0 years; Level 2: 2 years) or Master's (Level 2: 0 years)
- Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
- Knowledge of cyber products including software vulnerability scanning, mitigations, and intrusion detection mechanisms
- Proficiency with system hardening using automation tooling and coding
- Active Security+ certification
- Active SCI/CI Poly
- Experience with DISA STIGs for applications and operating systems
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
- Coding experience (C++, Java, etc.)
- Experience working on a space ground program
- Experience with Network Engineering
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







