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Northrop Grumman

Principal Cyber Sys Engineer – Cyber Patching-Red Hat Satellite (24-431)

Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509


Principal Cyber Sys Engineer – Cyber Patching-Red Hat Satellite (24-431)

Requisition ID: R10176008 Category:

Information Technology Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, 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. Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. This position fulfills a Cyber Engineering technical role in support of the C2BMC program. Essential Functions: Concentrate on vulnerability management, including: Analysis and remediation of IAVMs Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) Vendor Patches STIG configurations Installing and configuring Linux from the OS up to the application level. Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs. Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and unit tests. Work with software developers and/or vendors to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration. Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Installing and unit testing Cyber Products. Providing redlines to engineers and feedback to Cyber Leadership. Documenting lessons learned, best security engineering practices and industry standards. Basic Qualifications: An active Secret clearance is required to start. Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience, or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher is required to start. User experience configuring and patching Linux systems with Red Hat Satellite and Capsules. Hands-on experience with scripting, installing, and testing patches on Linux hosts. Application experience with writing and deploying Ansible playbooks. Knowledge of executing Security Hardening on LINUX Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs. Preferred Qualifications: Executing Agile tasks throughout a System Development Lifecycle. Familiarity with scripting Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Hands-on experience with industry-standard Cybersecurity tools such as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), NESSUS, and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS). Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing NIST SP 800-53. Security Controls of Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation across multiple phases of the mission system. 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. Additional Northrop Grumman Information: 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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