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Peraton

Cyber Software Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA

$135K - $216K/yr

Code Review and Mentorship; conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior ... and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and ...

Peraton

Cyber Software Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA

$135K - $216K/yr

Code Review and Mentorship; conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior ... and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and ...

Peraton

Cyber Software Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Code Review and Mentorship; conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior ... and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and ...

Peraton

Cyber Software Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

They are seeking a Senior Cyber Software Engineer to support the Atlantis Program contract at the ... conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster ...

Kyndryl

Director, Cyber Defense

Los Angeles, CA

$119K - $161K/yr

The Role The Director, Cyber Defense, leads Kyndryl's operational defense mission across a globally ... Set detection-as-code discipline across the detection lifecycle: version-controlled content ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for cyber coder in California is $22.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $23.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cyber Coder, and why are they important?

To excel as a Cyber Coder, you need a solid background in computer science, cybersecurity principles, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. Familiarity with penetration testing tools, secure coding practices, and certifications like CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CISSP are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail help differentiate top performers in this field. These skills and qualifications are essential for identifying vulnerabilities, developing secure systems, and protecting organizations from cyber threats.

How do Cyber Coders typically collaborate with other cybersecurity and IT professionals on projects?

Cyber Coders often work closely with cybersecurity analysts, network engineers, and IT administrators to design, implement, and test secure code for software systems. Effective communication is essential, as Cyber Coders must translate security requirements into technical solutions and participate in code reviews to identify vulnerabilities. They also contribute to incident response teams by developing tools or scripts to detect and mitigate threats, ensuring the overall security posture of their organization is maintained. Collaboration is typically facilitated through agile team structures, regular meetings, and shared project management platforms.

What is a Cyber Coder?

A Cyber Coder is a professional who specializes in developing, analyzing, and maintaining secure software systems to protect digital information from cyber threats. They write code with a primary focus on security, ensuring applications and data are safeguarded against hacking, malware, and other vulnerabilities. Cyber Coders often work closely with cybersecurity teams to identify weaknesses, implement encryption, and adhere to best security practices. Their work is critical in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology where data protection is paramount.

What is the difference between Cyber Coder vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber CoderCyber Security Analyst
Required CredentialsProgramming certifications, coding skillsSecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
Work EnvironmentDevelopment labs, coding environmentsSecurity operations centers, monitoring environments
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cybersecurity firmsFinancial institutions, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonFocus on coding and software developmentFocus on security measures and threat analysis

While Cyber Coders primarily focus on writing secure code and developing cybersecurity tools, Cyber Security Analysts concentrate on monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats. Both roles require technical skills, but their daily tasks and objectives differ significantly.

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Cyber Software Engineer - Level 1/2

Cyber Software Engineer - Level 1/2

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Redondo Beach, CA • On-site

$101K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 357 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 535 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer - Level 1/2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

As a Cyber Software Engineer, you will be supporting day-to-day integration activities, cyber assessments and coordination between the hardware and software groups. You will support cyber security analysis, and design, develop, build, test, implement, and maintain various systems to meet project cyber requirements. You will have a passion for developing and automating creative solutions in classified environments. We cover a wide variety of technologies including Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), fully virtualized environments (VMware), cyber hardening, Red Hat Linux and network attached storage solutions.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Cyber Software Engineer - Level 1: 0 Years with Bachelors in Science
  • Cyber Software Engineer - Level 2: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
  • Knowledge of cyber products for systems to include software vulnerability scanning and mitigations, intrusion detection mechanisms and related processes
  • Proficiency with hardening leveraging coding from various automation tools
  • Active Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active SCI/CI Poly
  • DISA STIGs as they apply to SW applications and Operating Systems
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
  • Coding experience (C++, JAVA, etc)
  • Experience working for a space ground program
  • Experience with Network Engineering
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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