Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity Tester (25-471)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity Tester (25-471) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not offer relocation support and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It provides a critical operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Moreover, C2BMC is an essential component of all grounds and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Must have proven experience in DoD operational computing environments and the ability to work as part of an integrated Cybersecurity team responsible for designing, engineering, testing, certifying, and delivering a secure Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Cybersecurity engineering, network design concepts, experience with security audit tools, and administration of security devices such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Conducting unit-level release testing, PR/TP testing, and developing and implementing test plans, which include verification testing, system testing, and field-testing activities
• Requires preparing technical documents and communicating cybersecurity issues and reports to senior government and military officials as part of daily tasks
• Strong understanding of RMF and interpretation of requirements, including success criteria
• Knowledge of Agile and automated testing
• Working knowledge of implementing Common Criteria, NIST, and NIAP methodologies
• Understanding how to write concise test steps and other technical documentation

Salary range in Huntsville: $105,400 - $158,000

Salary range in Colorado Springs: $100,300 - $150,500

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor's Degree in STEM Science, Computer Science, Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree (preferred) in a STEM related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 1 years of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Applicants must have a current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.), which is required to start
• Frequent travel to SSFB and/or CMAFS is required to perform Agile sprint activities within the C2BMC testbed (CTB)
• Must possess skills and experience with two or more of the following tools:
  • ACAS
  • HBSS
  • ArcSight (SIEM)
  • Endgame
  • CyberArk
  • ICAP
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • UserLock
  • BitLocker
• Must know the following operating systems:
  • RHEL (Linux)
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Servers
  • RBAC Patching:
    • Active Directory
    • GPOs

• BigFix Networking:
  • JunOS
  • FortiGate
  • SecureCRT
  • IP Plan
  • Web Proxy (Data Power)

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP Certification is highly desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively with system engineers, network engineers, and software developers is preferred
• Knowledge and experience with STIGs, along with Ansible vulnerability scanning and network assessment tools, are a plus.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman offer flexibility and control, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $158,000.00

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.