RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

This Cyber Systems Security Engineering position requires a baseline understanding of cybersecurity practices as they apply to networks. We are looking for someone who is interested in the unique challenges presented by applying cybersecurity to Ground and Space systems in what are frequently bespoke applications. The ideal candidate has a grounding in cybersecurity and is looking for the next step in applying those principals to real world applications, and is excited to help security networking and communications on the ground and in orbit. A chosen applicant will be submitted for a clearance if not already in possession, and must be willing to work on-site both before and after completion of the clearance process.

Responsibilities Include

• Working with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM) implementation team to secure and protect corporate assets.
• Working as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and satisfy Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and/or CyberSurvivability requirements of satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems.  The principal engineer engages with multiple engineering disciplines and contributes to the secure design of complex systems.
• System Security Engineering Requirements management in support of program protection (PP) requirements, working with systems engineers to decompose system-level security controls into technical performance requirements across the segments and down to specific components, across disciplines Anti-Tamper, TEMPEST, Cybersecurity (RMF), and cryptographic component integration/development.  The principal engineer ensures that Cyber requirements are included in the formal requirements tracking process and is Cyber/SSE contributor for a segment or subsystem.
• Implementing and maintaining COTS security products (firewalls, anti-virus, two-factor authentication, SIEM tools, etc., within terrestrial systems.
• Preparing and Executing assessment procedures to verify conformance with Commercial, Federal Civilian agency, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and/or Special Access Program, Cyber/SSE security controls, and or survivability requirements, as required based on the specified customer/system requirements.
• Working in an Agile engineering environment, where the Cyber/SSE may assist in triage of Static Code Analysis (SCA) tool findings (e.g. Fortify) and assist in prioritizing the findings as technical debt in the SwDLC backlog.
• Working in small teams to complete systems engineering, assembly, integration, and test activities for security-critical components, such as Cross Domain Solutions, cryptographic devices, and controlled interfaces.
• Securely deploying Mission Unique Software (MUS) in computing clouds and/or highly virtualized environments.  Preparing Certification to Field (CTF) assessment procedures.  Executing CTF test cases for observation by customer cybersecurity representatives.
• Performing system vulnerability scanning, remediation and patch management activities on Windows and Red Hat operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications, including those within virtualized and/or cloud environments. 
• Documenting (or updating) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.
• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package.

This position can be filled at a Level 1 or 2 Engineer.

Basic Qualifications

Associate Cyber Engineer

• Minimum BS degree in computer science or engineering, (Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering preferred) with 1 year of experience [outside of internships/graduate research/etc.] Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• US Citizen able to pass a clearance pre-screening

Cyber Engineer

• Minimum BS degree in computer science or engineering, (Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering preferred) with 2 years of experience; or 1 year of experience [outside of internships/graduate research/etc.] Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• US Citizen able to pass a clearance pre-screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense aerospace industry
• AWS a strong plus
• Understanding of NIST 800-53 and 800-171
• Experience designing systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience with industry platform hardening practices, such as DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, as well as documentation of deviations and mitigations.
• Experience designing systems/networks to use, or scanning, remediating, mitigating, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of audit reduction tools and/or the DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool or Tenable NESSUS.
• Experience implementing the RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring.
• Existing interim or final Top Secret clearance

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft.  We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants.  Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

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.