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
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.
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 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.
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 to enable timely, high-quality product deliveries that meet mission requirements.
Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program requirements.
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 team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment of systems.
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 or related fields; Master’s degree with 0+ years of experience; or 6 years’ experience in a cyber system engineering related field 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 requirements decomposition, architecture, design, implementation, integration, and verification.
Direct experience supporting the development of 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 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) in accordance with DoD 8140.
Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
Software Assurance experience.
Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools.
Knowledge of Cyber Security Engineering practices and methodologies.
Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in Cyber/Information Assurance requirements.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proven success analyzing and implementing solutions to complex problems.
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.
This position is contingent upon special program access and certification.
Salary Range: $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.
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