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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

United States-Texas-San Antonio Posted today

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  • No government sponsor record hereThis employer posted directly and does not match a government sponsor register.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. 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 by providing the skills and 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! Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join the K2 program. We are seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to support the development, integration, and sustainment of solutions operating in a multi-level security environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can independently execute across infrastructure, Linux system administration, automation, and virtualization in a secure environment. This individual should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced SAFe Agile team supporting mission-critical systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and contribute to technical direction within their assigned scope. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems support team in  San Antonio, TX . This role is 100% onsite. Please note: This position is contingent upon customer approval and the ability to obtain and maintain final clearances prior to start. Essential Duties: • Engineer, integrate, configure, and maintain cyber systems in secure program environments. • Administer and harden Linux servers and supporting infrastructure. • Develop, maintain, and execute automation using Ansible for system configuration, deployment, and sustainment. • Support virtualized environments, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance of virtual machines. • Use Git for version control, configuration management, and team collaboration. • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system, infrastructure, and integration issues across development, test, and production-like environments. • Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, execution, and retrospective activities. • Contribute to technical planning, implementation strategies, and engineering decisions within assigned areas of responsibility. • Support the definition and maintenance of technical baselines, installation procedures, and operational work instructions. • Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to ensure systems meet mission, security, and performance requirements. • Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to deployment processes, reliability, and maintainabil

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