CYBER SOFTWARE ENGINEER (EARLY CAREER)
Requisition ID: R10185614 Category:Information TechnologyLocation:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of AmericaClearance Type:Top SecretTelecommute:No - Teleworking not available for this positionShift:1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available:1At 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. 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. JoinNorthrop Grumman Xetron , part of the Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Xetron is a place where you can be excited about the challenge and the importance of the solution. As a small Operating Unit of the larger Northrop Grumman Corporation located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xetron offers a unique culture that allows employees to know everyone at the site personally while working on state-of-the-art technologies and products. Youll have the opportunity to tackle significant problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. We are seeking acleared Cyber Software Engineerin various technical disciplines who are self-motivated and energetic with a background in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Essential Functions: The successful candidates will participate in a broad range of technologies that provide critical solutions to U.S. government agencies and the Department of Defense. Many of the problem-sets our customers expect us to solve do not have known solutions, so ingenuity is essential. We are pushing the boundaries and defining what is possible in cyber space, including reverse engineering and communications. This position involves developing solutions to national security threats with products that may involve kernel development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research of network and communication systems. The position requires solid software development skills, including familiarity with scripting languages. Knowledge of computer networking, modern software development environments, embedded programming, and software configuration management tools is a plus. This technical discipline includes: Kernel Mode (Windows, Linux) programming (C/C++, Assembly)Reverse Engineering (x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM)Vulnerability AnalysisCommunications Engineering:Network Programming (C/C++)Network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SSL, etc.Basic Qualifications: B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2 years of relevant work experience OR M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 0 years of relevant work experience. NOTE: 4 years of relevant work experience can be substituted for the degree.US Citizenship is required.An active Top Secret clearance.Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++. Experience with a debugging or system analysis tool (i.e., Wireshark, IDAPro, OllyDebug, WinDBG, JTAG debuggers).Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.Experience in software development, including kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, and network applications.Experience with SDLC (software development life cycle).Familiarity with Assembly Languages (x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM).Experience developing software for multiple operating system environments.Experience with virtual machine technology.OS Internals experience.Development of lower-level networking protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP.Understanding of return-oriented programming (ROP) concepts and execution.Ability to develop and implement shell code.Ability to understand secure/insecure programming concepts (format string vulnerabilities, heap overflows, etc.).Familiarity with common source control tools (git, Mercurial, etc.) and automated build system workflows (Jenkins, Go, etc.).Experience with the Agile methodology.This position offers the option of a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Salary Range:$89,400 - $134,200. 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 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. 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