Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Aurora, United States - Northrop Grumman
Description
Requisition ID:
R
Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Top Secret
Telecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
1
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, a division within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through
cutting-edge
technology
.
Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.
a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a
Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
experienced with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to join our team. This position would be based in Aurora, CO.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
The selected Cyber Systems Engineer 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. Candidates should be comfortable working in an Agile Development Environment employing Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Essential Functions:
This requisition may be filled at either a level 03 or a level 04, depending on the candidate's experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.
Basic Qualifications:
Level 03, Principal:
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience, master's degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience.
additional
4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Level 04, Sr Principal:
Bachelor's Degree with 9 years' experience, master's degree and 7
years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience
.
An
additional
4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must
possess
an active TS/SCI clearance.
Must have experience with Linux and Windows
Operating Systems
.
Must have experience in Software Development, System Administration, or Network Engineering.
Understanding of and
previous
experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and the National Cross Domain S
olutions
and
Management Office (NCDSMO) suite of
Raise
The
Bar (RTB) requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience applying agile methodologies to the development of cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems.
Experience with NSA Type-1 certification process, Cross Domain Solution implementation and certification, or Multi-Level Security systems implementation.
Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals.
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to
interface
with all levels of employees and management.
Familiarity with U.S Government Anti-Tamper (AT) processes and implementations
Experience with DoD System Security Engineering activities.
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and requirements development.
Possess a current ISC2 CISSP certification.
Current DoD 8570 IAM level III, security certification
(examples:
CISSP, CISM, etc.).
Minimum 10 years of experience performing information systems security duties.
Demonstrated experience in networking and complex architectures to include cross-domain solutions.
Demonstrated experience with NIST policies, WAN auditing reviews IAW DAAPM/JSIG requirements, & writing entire RMF Bodies of Evidence to obtain and maintain ATO for classified systems.
Mastery of RED/BLACK boundary definition, TEMPEST considerations, Crypto units, Cross Domain Solutions, and Controlled Interfaces within space systems.RMF SSP including SCTM, RAR, POAMs, and relevant artifacts (Incident Response Plan, Contingency Plan,
ConMon
Plan, as
appropriate)
.
Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) and Cybersecurity Strategy.
Ensuring systems are
operated
, maintained, and disposed of
in accordance with
security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package (SSP, RAR, SCTM,
ConMon
Plan).
Championing automation efforts across all
DevSecOps
disciplines to routinely accomplish SCAP SCANs, developing and running NIST 800-53a Verification Procedures, and automating manual STIG checklists.
Salary Range:
$112,600 - $169,000
Salary Range 2:
$139,700 - $209,500
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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built.
Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.
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