2027 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer, Roy UT
Northrop Grumman
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This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Network securityVulnerability managementPythonLinuxSIEMIncident response
- Work
- On-site in Roy
- Pay
- $65.8K–$98.8K a year
- Skill demand
- Vulnerability management34%Python34%Linux33%Network security17%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer to join the Defense Systems Sector in Roy, UT. This role is within the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, resilient infrastructure for mission-critical applications. The engineer will work alongside senior engineers on projects related to network, cloud, and endpoint security.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and deployment of secure network architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash for security monitoring and patch management.
- Participate in security incident response drills and log analysis using SIEM tools such as Splunk and Elastic.
- Contribute to security hardening guides and documentation for cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
- Perform penetration testing of internal applications under guidance and report findings.
- Work with cross-functional teams (DevOps, IT, compliance) to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
- Attend weekly technical briefings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentorship meetings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite for obtaining a clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash (for scripting).
- Familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk or Elastic.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Qualifications
- A candidate must be completing or have completed their bachelor’s degree.
- Majors considered: Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher.
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience.
- Demonstrated leadership & teamwork capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Participation in professional, community, or extracurricular activities.
Salary Range: $65,800 - $98,800