Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Principal / Senior Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Requisition ID: R10168241
Category:
Information Technology
Location:
San Antonio, Texas, 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
Positions Available:
8
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a
Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
or
Senior Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE)
supporting the
Sentinel program
based out of
San Antonio, TX
campus. A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) assesses/evaluates the customers’/stakeholders’ cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine with clarity the system’s cybersecurity requirements to drive the 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. The CSSE evaluates/assesses the proposed and realized implementation to identify security risks and verify the cybersecurity protections from the design are realized and integrated. The CSSE guides/supports the development of verification efforts to ensure the cybersecurity protections/capabilities are functional, effective, and complete.
As a Cyber Systems Engineer on this team, you will have the following responsibilities:
Implement and review requirement decomposition, derivation, and flow down
Implement and review traceability of requirements throughout a spec tree architecture
Support the architecture and design of baked in cybersecurity requirements and protections
Implement and review traceability of requirements to the design & its models
Implement and review the application of cybersecurity profile stereotypes to a Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Architecture
Provide cybersecurity system engineering implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams/implementers
Review and Assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs and concerns, security requirements, and associated verification/validation methods
Implement, review and assess cybersecurity system requirements verification/validation methods
Identify and/or assess vulnerabilities and susceptibility to life cycle disruptions, hazards, and threats
Provide security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts with the objective to reduce errors, flaws, and weakness that may constitute security vulnerability leading to unacceptable asset loss and consequences
Identify, quantify, and evaluate the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions
Author, support and maintain cybersecurity program documentation & RMF package documentation: Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Risk Assessment Report, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Plan Of Actions & Milestones, etc.
Perform other duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with 0+ years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 9+ years’ experience in a cyber systems 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 one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.
Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.
A current/active DoD
Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a
Top-Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain
Special Access (SAP)
to the program.
In possession of a current IASAE II certification in accordance with DoDI 8140 or able to obtain within six months of hire.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 13+ years’ experience in a cyber systems 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 one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.
Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.
A current/active DoD
Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a
Top-Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain
Special Access (SAP)
to the program.
In possession of a current IASAE II certification in accordance with DoDI 8140 or able to obtain within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications Principal Cyber Systems Engineer and Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
System security architecture experience
Active/valid CISSP Certification
Experience working systems engineering activities utilizing tools such as IBM DOORS and No Magic CAMEO
Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.g. Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
Familiarity with Anti-Tamper Plans, Counterintelligence Support Plans, Integrated Threat Assessment Reports, Operations Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Defensive Cyberspace Operations Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Enterprise Architecture Views and NIST SP 800-160
DoDI 8140 certification for IASAE III (ISSEP, ISSAP)
Experience with Agile methodologies
A current/active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
Previous experience in Software Assurance and/or Software Quality Assurance.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range:
$107,300 - $160,900
Salary Range 2:
$133,000 - $199,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Category:
Information Technology
Location:
San Antonio, Texas, 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
Positions Available:
8
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a
Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
or
Senior Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE)
supporting the
Sentinel program
based out of
San Antonio, TX
campus. A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) assesses/evaluates the customers’/stakeholders’ cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine with clarity the system’s cybersecurity requirements to drive the 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. The CSSE evaluates/assesses the proposed and realized implementation to identify security risks and verify the cybersecurity protections from the design are realized and integrated. The CSSE guides/supports the development of verification efforts to ensure the cybersecurity protections/capabilities are functional, effective, and complete.
As a Cyber Systems Engineer on this team, you will have the following responsibilities:
Implement and review requirement decomposition, derivation, and flow down
Implement and review traceability of requirements throughout a spec tree architecture
Support the architecture and design of baked in cybersecurity requirements and protections
Implement and review traceability of requirements to the design & its models
Implement and review the application of cybersecurity profile stereotypes to a Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Architecture
Provide cybersecurity system engineering implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams/implementers
Review and Assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs and concerns, security requirements, and associated verification/validation methods
Implement, review and assess cybersecurity system requirements verification/validation methods
Identify and/or assess vulnerabilities and susceptibility to life cycle disruptions, hazards, and threats
Provide security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts with the objective to reduce errors, flaws, and weakness that may constitute security vulnerability leading to unacceptable asset loss and consequences
Identify, quantify, and evaluate the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions
Author, support and maintain cybersecurity program documentation & RMF package documentation: Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Risk Assessment Report, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Plan Of Actions & Milestones, etc.
Perform other duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with 0+ years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 9+ years’ experience in a cyber systems 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 one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.
Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.
A current/active DoD
Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a
Top-Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain
Special Access (SAP)
to the program.
In possession of a current IASAE II certification in accordance with DoDI 8140 or able to obtain within six months of hire.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 13+ years’ experience in a cyber systems 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 one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.
Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.
A current/active DoD
Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a
Top-Secret
clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain
Special Access (SAP)
to the program.
In possession of a current IASAE II certification in accordance with DoDI 8140 or able to obtain within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications Principal Cyber Systems Engineer and Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
System security architecture experience
Active/valid CISSP Certification
Experience working systems engineering activities utilizing tools such as IBM DOORS and No Magic CAMEO
Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.g. Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
Familiarity with Anti-Tamper Plans, Counterintelligence Support Plans, Integrated Threat Assessment Reports, Operations Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Defensive Cyberspace Operations Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Enterprise Architecture Views and NIST SP 800-160
DoDI 8140 certification for IASAE III (ISSEP, ISSAP)
Experience with Agile methodologies
A current/active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
Previous experience in Software Assurance and/or Software Quality Assurance.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range:
$107,300 - $160,900
Salary Range 2:
$133,000 - $199,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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