Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Mission Lead (24-306)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Requisition ID: R10173095
Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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. 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Mission Lead (24-306) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight.
Operates under the Cybersecurity Chief Engineer's general technical direction to implement Cyber capabilities intended to reduce open vulnerabilities across Dev Labs and Ops systems. This position increases the program's ability to meet customer expectations and allows for greater emphasis on end-product compliance in the OPS environment.
Essential Functions:
Implement system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and capabilities to counter emerging cybersecurity threats.
Implement a variety of cyber platforms, including security information and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), ACAS security scans, End-Point-Security, and other cyber tools to accelerate remediation actions for high/critical vulnerabilities.
Basic Qualifications:
An active Secret clearance is required to start.
9 years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; 7 years' experience with a master’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; or 13 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
DoD 8140 certification at
IASAE - Level II
or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required.
Strong working knowledge of IA concepts including patch management, two-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, and defense-in-depth.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships and verbal communication skills.
Strong Cybersecurity analysis background to include Identity and Access Management methodologies, vulnerability management, compliance management.
Experience in cybersecurity requirements evaluation and validation.
Knowledge of Cybersecurity systems engineering principles.
Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP) and directory services (e.g., DNS).
Knowledge of STIG application and hardening operating systems.
Experience in Cyber threat assessment and risk management of a mission system.
Experience in Continuous Monitoring and Authorization activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hardening Windows and Linux servers and workstations is highly desired.
Familiarity with creating/updating A&A packages is desired.
Network design and software engineering background is a plus.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.
Salary Range:
$133,000 - $199,600
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
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Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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. 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Mission Lead (24-306) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight.
Operates under the Cybersecurity Chief Engineer's general technical direction to implement Cyber capabilities intended to reduce open vulnerabilities across Dev Labs and Ops systems. This position increases the program's ability to meet customer expectations and allows for greater emphasis on end-product compliance in the OPS environment.
Essential Functions:
Implement system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and capabilities to counter emerging cybersecurity threats.
Implement a variety of cyber platforms, including security information and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), ACAS security scans, End-Point-Security, and other cyber tools to accelerate remediation actions for high/critical vulnerabilities.
Basic Qualifications:
An active Secret clearance is required to start.
9 years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; 7 years' experience with a master’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; or 13 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
DoD 8140 certification at
IASAE - Level II
or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required.
Strong working knowledge of IA concepts including patch management, two-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, and defense-in-depth.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships and verbal communication skills.
Strong Cybersecurity analysis background to include Identity and Access Management methodologies, vulnerability management, compliance management.
Experience in cybersecurity requirements evaluation and validation.
Knowledge of Cybersecurity systems engineering principles.
Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP) and directory services (e.g., DNS).
Knowledge of STIG application and hardening operating systems.
Experience in Cyber threat assessment and risk management of a mission system.
Experience in Continuous Monitoring and Authorization activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hardening Windows and Linux servers and workstations is highly desired.
Familiarity with creating/updating A&A packages is desired.
Network design and software engineering background is a plus.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.
Salary Range:
$133,000 - $199,600
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
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