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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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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 Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer or Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Aurora, CO.

The selected individual will have experience with Cybersecurity implementations based on DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies, and guidelines.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 02: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with 2 years of experience OR Master's Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.  

• Level 03: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with 5 years of experience, Master's Degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.  

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application

• Experience Analyzing/configuring enterprise level security tools, focused on Vulnerability and Configuration Applications, and Audit analysis using SEIM applications, Trellix/McAfee,

• Possess Security+ Certification

• Experience with DoD System Security Engineering activities

• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and requirements development from control

• Able to embrace multiple responsibilities which revolve around the creation and implementation of a continuous monitoring program

• Capable of assessing the Program system security posture in accordance with customer requirements / directives

• Proficient at adjusting commercial security methodologies and technologies within sensitive and proprietary customer environments as per NIST 800-53

• Experience in ISSO | ISSE duties to include inspecting equipment which both comes into and out of a secured area.

• Experience with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37) accreditation functions, including documentation, scanning, assessment, POAM management, through all steps of the RMF

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Salary Range: $112,600.00 - $169,000.00Salary Range 2: $139,700.00 - $209,500.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.