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Northrop Grumman Software Engineer Level 3/4 (Active TS/SCI clearance) in Tampa, Florida
Requisition ID: R10166216
Category: Information Technology
Location: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Software Engineer or Senior Principal Software Engineer located in Tampa, FL.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer
- Five (5) years experience with Bachelors degree; Three (3) years experience with Masters; One (1) year with PhD / NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of degree
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Software Engineer
- Nine (9) years experience with Bachelors degree; Seven (7) years experience with Masters; Four (4) years with PhD / NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of degree
Basic Qualifications for both levels:
US Citizenship is required with an active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance which was active in the last 24 months. TS/SCI Eligibility must be in place by candidate’s start date.
Must possess a DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to starting
Python programming with experience in the following areas:
PIP Virtual Environment
Implementation of common and arbitrary modules to accomplish tasks using argparse, os, sys, json, subprocess, threading, time, socket, io, hashlib, uuid, queue, argparse, tempfile, random, logging, shutil, pathlib, requests, flask
Bash using GNU toolset in strict mode to automate Linux system operations and wrap Python scripts
Container management using cli tools like Docker, Podman, Compose, and system
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, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible).
Experience with multiple Linux distributions with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Must have strong communication skills to be able to interface with Government leads.
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
Able to deconstruct technical requirements and instructions from a variety of Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Visio, Word, Excel, etc.) to develop software
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Javascript using DOM fundamentals, jQuery, jQuery UI, Bootstrap, AJAX, and Websocket
C/C++ using automake, meson, or similar build framework
Multi-threaded software applications programming
PowerShell using standard libraries for web service integration and text-based user interface
Strong source code control practices using GIT for collaborative teamwork
Database integration using SQLite, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL
System security standards like STIG
Leveraging Red Hat standards including podman, kickstart, and RPM spec file
Solid understanding of systemd unit files and service management to include implementing in Docker
Command line experience administering Linux systems via SSH
Open-source tool and project integration using code from external systems like Github, Gitlab, and pypi
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
Knowledge of DNS concepts
Understanding of logging concepts and best practices using syslog messaging in software
Solid understanding of data formatting standards JSON, YAML, INI and software validation, parsing, and filtering practices
Packaging software tools and systems using containers using technologies Dockerfile and docker-compose
Docker networking management experience
Network programming
Cryptography standards and operations using tools and technologies like TLS, openssl, pgp/gpg in Bash, Python, and PowerShell
PLC (OpenPLC preferred) and SCADA programming to include Structured Text and TCP Modbus protocols.
What to expect:
During the first 30 days of employment onboarding activities to include Northrop Grumman training requirements, program overviews, system architecture familiarization, and department-specific training will establish a solid foundation for the new team member. Introductions to management and team leads will provide insight into the team dynamics while identifying key areas where the engineer can provide value to the mission.
Day 30 through 90 will consist of further integrating the engineer into daily activities with a team lead to guide them. Tasks will be assigned in accordance with the appropriate pace needed to ensure process and system architecture assimilation.
Day 90 and onward will consist of mission-guided projects and opportunities for the engineer to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment. From leading day-to-day activities, to testing cutting-edge feature enhancements to the enterprise architecture, the engineer will have the ability to invest in their future while delivering maximum value to our customer’s mission.
What We Can Offer You :
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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 and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Additional Northrop Grumman Information:
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Learn more about the exciting mission at Northrop Grumman:
Salary Range: $101,900 - $152,900
Salary Range 2: $126,400 - $189,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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