Software Engineer - Level 4 - Space AHT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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.

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 Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal   Software Engineer – Level 4  to support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS) in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of network and infrastructure equipment. This position is located onsite on our  Huntsville, AL  campus. Essential Job Duties: Full stack software cloud development in an Infrastructure as a Service platform (IaaS) Cloud Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, Perl, Ansible, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and code analysis execution and finding remediation. Develop cloud software which provides functionality for the GWS program as well as customer driven requirements Develop cloud software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR PhD with 4 year of related experience US Citizenship and an Active DoD Secre t level clearance or higher Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity fundamentals. Experience with developing software, scripts and automation with various languages: C#, C++, Python, PowerShell and Bash A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are used Experience with Microsoft Windows technologies Experience with Red Hat Technologies Experience working with Windows Active Directory Experience developing software integrating with SQL Experience writing command line scripts and operating on the command line Hands-on system troubleshooting skills Preferred Qualifications: A strong understanding of virtual infrastructure: