Cyber Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job 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 is seeking a qualified and proven Cyber Systems Engineer to join our System Engineering team. The candidate must be capable of supporting technical efforts in support of program cyber and system security execution across various Product Teams.Role and Responsibilities:Candidate will perform system security engineering activities supporting all phases of systems development in the areas of Cybersecurity/System Security Engineering, and Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) as per RMF (Risk Management Framework) for the Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar Network Field Services (C-RAM NFS) program in Huntsville, AL.Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Support system security requirements, architecture, design, development, evaluation, certification, and accreditation.
• Work with Product Teams in support of secure operating systems, applications, networks, hardware, databases, etc.
• Perform vulnerability scans and mitigate findings
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Work on multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in security architectures.
• Preparation of ATO artifacts to include: SOP, SSP, RAR, POA&M.Candidates to have knowledge of System Security Engineering (SSE) / Cyber Security; Knowledge of providing life-cycle support of Information Assurance (IA), architecture, design, implementation, secure software practices, validation and testing, and the Risk Management Framework; applying system security engineering principles to provide realistic solutions designed to enhance the security posture; Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, prepare coherent and concise documentation required for certification evaluation.Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 2 years of experience, Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 0 years of experience; or additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered
  • CompTIA Security+ or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification
  • Candidate must have, and be able to maintain an active Secret Security ClearancePreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in the development, monitoring, or enforcement of Cybersecurity/IA procedures.
    • Experience with cybersecurity technology and DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy (i.e., DoDI 8500.01, NIST SP 800-53, etc.).
    • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Experience (Nessus / Tenable Security Center)
      • Familiarity or experience with Agile software development methodologies (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
      • STIG/SCAP compliance scanning and implementation
        • Experience with the Risk Management FrameworkNorthrop 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.nto hardware and software specifications." Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USD 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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