Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Assoc/Cyber Security Engineer (TS) Space Systems (Dulles)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Requisition ID: R10174713
Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Top 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.
This early career Cyber/Systems Security Engineering position performs System Security Engineering (SSE) tasks on Space Programs, with responsibilities across all system segments - Space Segment, Communications Segment, Ground Segment, and in some cases User Segment. This position requires Top Secret clearance and a cybersecurity certification.
Duties of the position include working as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to support the following activities:
Initial tasking will be focused on internal development, test labs, and other off-network enclaves, maintained in conformance with NIST 800-171 and CMMC security control standards.
The major segments include satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems.
Design, engineer, implement, test, and deliver space solutions that satisfy cybersecurity criteria including NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its associated controls catalog NIST 800-53.
Design and evaluate system design robustness against additional criteria to demonstrate CyberResilience and/or CyberSurvivability.
Allocating system-level requirements, working as part of the systems engineering team to decompose system-level security requirements across relevant segments.
Performing Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and preparing Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation for enclaves/environments that support development, integration & test of complex space systems.
Contributing to systems development activities, specifically hardening systems to meet secure baseline requirements.
Contributing to the secure development of custom hardware and software through secure coding best practices and analytical methods.
Preparing and executing assessment procedures to verify conformance with security controls and survivability requirements.
Performing systems engineering, integration, and test activities for security-critical components.
Conducting secure system maintenance activities as a privileged user.
This position can be filled as a level 1 or 2.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in any STEM discipline, experience can be considered in lieu of degree
IT security experience, in any federally regulated industry
Implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800-37 with NIST 800-53 controls
Securing complex systems composed of COTS HW/SW
Any DoD 8570 IT Security certification, such as Security+ US Citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance at time of application
Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in any STEM discipline with 2 years of experience (Or Masters, or a PhD) Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
2 years IT security experience, in any federally regulated industry
Implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800-37 with NIST 800-53 controls
Securing complex systems composed of COTS HW/SW
Any DoD 8570 IT Security certification, such as Security+ US Citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering
2 years Cyber Systems Engineering experience in the Defense Aerospace Industry
Security requirements analysis and decomposition
Hardening systems composed of both COTS and Custom HW/SW
Exposure to national security requirements for classified systems.
Associate CISSP Certification
Demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering processes.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules
For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.
Salary Range:
$72,100 - $108,100
Salary Range 2:
$87,200 - $130,800
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.
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Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Top 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.
This early career Cyber/Systems Security Engineering position performs System Security Engineering (SSE) tasks on Space Programs, with responsibilities across all system segments - Space Segment, Communications Segment, Ground Segment, and in some cases User Segment. This position requires Top Secret clearance and a cybersecurity certification.
Duties of the position include working as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to support the following activities:
Initial tasking will be focused on internal development, test labs, and other off-network enclaves, maintained in conformance with NIST 800-171 and CMMC security control standards.
The major segments include satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems.
Design, engineer, implement, test, and deliver space solutions that satisfy cybersecurity criteria including NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its associated controls catalog NIST 800-53.
Design and evaluate system design robustness against additional criteria to demonstrate CyberResilience and/or CyberSurvivability.
Allocating system-level requirements, working as part of the systems engineering team to decompose system-level security requirements across relevant segments.
Performing Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and preparing Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation for enclaves/environments that support development, integration & test of complex space systems.
Contributing to systems development activities, specifically hardening systems to meet secure baseline requirements.
Contributing to the secure development of custom hardware and software through secure coding best practices and analytical methods.
Preparing and executing assessment procedures to verify conformance with security controls and survivability requirements.
Performing systems engineering, integration, and test activities for security-critical components.
Conducting secure system maintenance activities as a privileged user.
This position can be filled as a level 1 or 2.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in any STEM discipline, experience can be considered in lieu of degree
IT security experience, in any federally regulated industry
Implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800-37 with NIST 800-53 controls
Securing complex systems composed of COTS HW/SW
Any DoD 8570 IT Security certification, such as Security+ US Citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance at time of application
Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in any STEM discipline with 2 years of experience (Or Masters, or a PhD) Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
2 years IT security experience, in any federally regulated industry
Implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800-37 with NIST 800-53 controls
Securing complex systems composed of COTS HW/SW
Any DoD 8570 IT Security certification, such as Security+ US Citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering
2 years Cyber Systems Engineering experience in the Defense Aerospace Industry
Security requirements analysis and decomposition
Hardening systems composed of both COTS and Custom HW/SW
Exposure to national security requirements for classified systems.
Associate CISSP Certification
Demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering processes.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules
For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.
Salary Range:
$72,100 - $108,100
Salary Range 2:
$87,200 - $130,800
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.
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