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Northrop Grumman

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Requisition ID: R10170885

Category:

Information Technology

Location:

San Diego, California, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

supporting the

Sentinel program

based out of either San Diego, CA, Annapolis Junction, MD, or Huntsville, AL.

A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) assesses/evaluates the customers’/stakeholders’ cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine the system’s cybersecurity requirements to drive built-in cybersecurity protections to the architecture and design. The CSSE also guides/supports the security layout/architecture and influences the security tools selection and development.

As a Cyber Systems Engineer on this team, you will have the following responsibilities:

Work within the Cybersecurity Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance.

Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams.

Support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems.

Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance.

Propose and design systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements.

Provide Cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams.

Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, and reports.

Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems.

Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment.

Basic Qualifications for a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer:

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science; Master’s degree with 0+ years of experience; or 6 years’ experience in a cyber system engineering related fields in lieu of a degree.

Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycle.

Direct experience in Systems Engineering activities such as system requirements decomposition, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, and verification & validation.

A current/active DoD Secret clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access to the program.

In possession of a current IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) or able to obtain within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications for Cybersecurity Systems Engineer:

IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP).

Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with additional preference for SAP briefing on the Sentinel program.

Software Assurance experience.

Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as DOORS and Cameo.

Knowledge of Cyber Security Engineering practices and DoD system development life cycles.

Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes.

Excellent communication skills and proven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives.

Salary Range:

$87,200 - $130,800. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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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