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February 7, 2026
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Cyber Systems Engineer - R10221902

San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$101K/yr - $151K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to join their team. The role involves performing as a consultant in specialized information technologies, including hardware and software installation, compliance with cyber requirements, and solving complex problems in an Agile environment.
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Responsibilities

  • Perform as a consultant in highly specialized, leading edge information technologies and methodologies
  • Perform hardware and software installation, configuration, and maintenance
  • Comply with cyber requirements, which may include routine system checks for antivirus, logging, and network system services
  • Recommend and implement approved system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management
  • Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, Networking, and Software environment
  • Opportunity to travel for system installations, test support, and customer demos

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity, Software, or related STEM degree field with 2 years of relevant work experience; or 0 years' experience with a Master's (MS) degree
  • Knowledge of Juniper networks and JavaScript
  • Experience with Ansible
  • Understanding of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

Preferred

  • Experience with Microsoft Server, Windows domain architectures, Windows Active Directory, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
  • Red Hat Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
  • Knowledge of Python and PowerShell scripting
  • Experience with creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
  • DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification, such as Security+ CE

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Glassdoor
4.0
Founded in 1994
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Glassdoor
4.0
Founded in 1994
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com