Cyber Sys Engineer 4 (26-125 and 26-126)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 two (2) Internal Only : Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity Engineer (26-125 (SME) and 26-126) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel

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 an essential part of the Missile Defense System. It is a critical operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that provide an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is crucial for all grounds and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

This position is responsible for ensuring that the developed system realizes the architecture, requirements, and technical baseline. The Cybersecurity Engineer will work closely with the Cyber Team Lead and Cyber Engineering Lead. Documenting lessons learned, best security Engineering practices, and industry standards will be required in daily tasks. Responsible for working with program Operations leadership to mature cyber operations and protection measures.

Essential Functions:

Possesses demonstrable skills in the following areas with a strong Cybersecurity background, including knowledge of the following:

• Identity and Access Management methodologies, encryption algorithms, cryptology, database, and enterprise information security architecture
• Proven proficiency in the implementation of information assurance (IA) principles and requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Experience in cybersecurity requirements assessment and validation
• Knowledge of cybersecurity systems engineering principles
• Proven experience in cyber threat assessment and risk management for a mission system
• The Cybersecurity Engineer must have experience analyzing design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs to identify essential lifecycle support
• Implement security policies for applications that interact with each other
• Assess the effectiveness of information protection measures used by the system(s)
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) to create a security risk profile
• Develop, test, and refine product prototypes using functional or theoretical models
• Conduct assessments of the application's security design to ensure the appropriate security controls protect the confidentiality and integrity of information
• Integrate information assurance (IA) or IA-enabled products.
• Design and develop secure interface specifications for interconnected systems
• Design, develop, integrate, and update system security measures (including policies and requirements) that ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Design hardware, operating systems, and software applications to adequately meet information assurance (IA) security requirements
• Design or incorporate suitable data backup features into the overall system architecture, and ensure the presence of proper technical and procedural processes for secure system backups and protected storage of backup data
• Design according to minimum security requirements to ensure all systems and applications meet the standards
• Design architecture or system components in accordance with technical specifications
• Create detailed security design documentation for component and interface specifications to support system design and development
• Analyze information to identify, suggest, and plan the development of a new application or modify an existing one
• Assess user needs and software requirements to evaluate whether the design is feasible within time and budget limits

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, Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IASAE Level II or higher (such as CASP CE, CISSP (or Associate), CSSLP, 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 Top Secret/SCI security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, IP, DHCP, and directory services like DNS
• Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and the hardening of operating systems and applications
• Knowledge of cyber capabilities (e.g., ESS, Splunk, ACAS, etc.) and their impact on a mission system

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, ultimately benefiting both employees and the company's success. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits 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.