Cyber Sys Engineer 4 (26-039)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Jr Cyber Tools & Patching Architect (26-039) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

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

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Operate under the general guidance of the Cybersecurity Chief Architect to develop and implement Cyber Capabilities that enhance the cybersecurity posture across Development Labs and Operational Systems. Improve the program's ability to meet customer expectations and focus more on endpoint product compliance in the operational environment. Collaborate closely with the C2BMC National Team (NT) Agile Release Train (ARTs) to implement system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and threat countermeasures.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement a variety of cybersecurity tools, including security information and event monitoring (SIEM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion detection system (IDS), vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, and others, to support enterprise modernization
• Work closely with the Modeling Team to integrate cybersecurity requirements into a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model for the program
• Strong cybersecurity analysis background to include knowledge of the following:
  
  • Identity and access management methodologies
  • Vulnerability management
  • Compliance management
  • Database
  • Enterprise information security infrastructure
• Experience evaluating and validating cybersecurity requirements
• Knowledge of cybersecurity systems engineering principles
• Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol [DHCP]) and directory services (e.g., Domain Name System [DNS])
• Knowledge of applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and hardening operating systems and applications
• Experience in cyber threat assessment and risk management for a mission system
• Knowledge of cyber operations and operational impacts
• Experience in continuous monitoring and authorization activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships, prepare technical documents, and communicate verbally to present technical cybersecurity issues and reports to senior government and military officials

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of relevant work experience or a Master's degree ( preferred ) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CISSP, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Proficiency in the implementation of cybersecurity principles and requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as patch management, multi-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, and defense-in-depth
• Must have experience in cybersecurity requirement generation, cybersecurity architecture design, cybersecurity audit tools, and cybersecurity compliance for mission systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience hardening Windows and Linux servers and workstations in accordance with CTO, IAVM, and STIG guidelines
• Experience and familiarity with creating and updating product design documentation, network designs, and software engineering are a plus

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits available at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, 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

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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,200.00

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.