Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity SME (24-226)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Denver, Colorado, United States,
Requisition ID: R10165053
Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Schriever AFB, Colorado, 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity Engineer (24-226) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base, 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.
This position ensures the developed system realizes the architecture, requirements, and technical baseline. The Cybersecurity Engineer will work closely with the Cyber Team Lead and Cyber Engineering Lead and is responsible for working with program Operations leadership to mature cyber operations and protection measures.
Essential Functions:
Apply security policies to applications that interface with one another.
Assess the effectiveness of information protection measures utilized by system(s).
Assess threats to and vulnerabilities of the computer system(s) to develop a security risk profile.
Conduct assessments of the application's security design for the appropriate security controls.
Integrate information assurance (IA) or IA-enabled products.
Design and develop secure interface specifications between interconnected systems.
Design, develop, integrate, and update system security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
Design hardware, operating systems, and software applications that adequately address information assurance (IA) security requirements.
Design or integrate appropriate data backup capabilities into overall system designs.
Develop architectures or system components consistent with technical specifications.
Develop detailed security design documentation for component and interface specifications to support system design and development.
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the development of a new application or modification of an existing application.
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Basic Qualifications:
An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start.
9 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field; 7 years experience with a Master's degree in a STEM discipline or related field; or 13 years experience in lieu of a degree.
Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IASAE Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
Must have a strong cybersecurity background, including knowledge of identity and access management methodologies, encryption algorithms, cryptology, database, and enterprise information security architecture.
Must be proficient in implementing information assurance (IA) principles and requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
Must be experienced in cybersecurity requirements evaluation and validation.
Must possess knowledge of cybersecurity systems and engineering principles.
Must be familiar with network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP) and directory services (e.g., DNS).
Must have knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guide implementation (STIG) and hardening of operating systems and applications.
Must know Cyber capabilities (e.g., ESS, Splunk, ACAS, etc.) and how they impact a mission system.
Must possess experience in Cyber threat assessment and risk management of a mission system.
Must have experience analyzing design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs.
Documenting lessons learned and best security engineering practices is required.
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.
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
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.
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Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Schriever AFB, Colorado, 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity Engineer (24-226) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base, 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.
This position ensures the developed system realizes the architecture, requirements, and technical baseline. The Cybersecurity Engineer will work closely with the Cyber Team Lead and Cyber Engineering Lead and is responsible for working with program Operations leadership to mature cyber operations and protection measures.
Essential Functions:
Apply security policies to applications that interface with one another.
Assess the effectiveness of information protection measures utilized by system(s).
Assess threats to and vulnerabilities of the computer system(s) to develop a security risk profile.
Conduct assessments of the application's security design for the appropriate security controls.
Integrate information assurance (IA) or IA-enabled products.
Design and develop secure interface specifications between interconnected systems.
Design, develop, integrate, and update system security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
Design hardware, operating systems, and software applications that adequately address information assurance (IA) security requirements.
Design or integrate appropriate data backup capabilities into overall system designs.
Develop architectures or system components consistent with technical specifications.
Develop detailed security design documentation for component and interface specifications to support system design and development.
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the development of a new application or modification of an existing application.
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Basic Qualifications:
An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start.
9 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field; 7 years experience with a Master's degree in a STEM discipline or related field; or 13 years experience in lieu of a degree.
Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IASAE Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
Must have a strong cybersecurity background, including knowledge of identity and access management methodologies, encryption algorithms, cryptology, database, and enterprise information security architecture.
Must be proficient in implementing information assurance (IA) principles and requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
Must be experienced in cybersecurity requirements evaluation and validation.
Must possess knowledge of cybersecurity systems and engineering principles.
Must be familiar with network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP) and directory services (e.g., DNS).
Must have knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guide implementation (STIG) and hardening of operating systems and applications.
Must know Cyber capabilities (e.g., ESS, Splunk, ACAS, etc.) and how they impact a mission system.
Must possess experience in Cyber threat assessment and risk management of a mission system.
Must have experience analyzing design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs.
Documenting lessons learned and best security engineering practices is required.
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.
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
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.
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