2027 Associate Embedded Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UTFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
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
- Python46%Linux27%Vulnerability management2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer to join their Defense Systems Sector in Roy, UT. This role is within the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division, where the Cyber Systems Engineering team designs, implements, and maintains secure, resilient infrastructure for mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and deployment of secure network architectures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security monitoring and patch management.
- Participate in security incident response drills and log analysis using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic).
- Contribute to security hardening guides and documentation for cloud platforms (AWS, 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
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
- SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic)
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD pipelines
Qualifications
- Completing or has completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Major 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).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher.
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Relocation assistance may be available.
Salary Range: $65,800 - $98,800