Staff Systems Engineer (Salt Lake City)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Mission Defense Cyber Team has an opening for a systems engineer in the Cyber specialty discipline. As a senior level Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) supporting the Sentinel program based out of Roy, UT. A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) will implement weapon system requirements to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs as it assesses/evaluates the customers’/stakeholders’ cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine the system’s cybersecurity requirements at all levels 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 implementations to identify security risks, attack surface, 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. A CSSE supports the definition of security governance, and risk management.Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program:Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission cyber requirementsPartner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectivesAs a member of a team of specialized NGMS cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systemsParticipate as part of an extended team of US government, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Northrop Grumman Space, and supplier of cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locationsEnsure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirementsProvide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teamsDevelop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as neededParticipate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architecturesPerform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce riskParticipate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution.Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedulesIdentify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problemsApply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementationSolve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environmentSupport program engineering review boardsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 12 years, master’s degree with 10 years, or a PhD with 8 years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Engineering, or related technical fields or 18 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.Direct Experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and the system development life cycleProcessing SOW, requirements, architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification & validation, field test, etc.Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization documentationCurrent DoD 8570 certification for IASAE Level II (CISSP) and ability to obtain IASAE Level III within 6 months of HireActive Secret clearanceUS Citizenship is requiredPreferred QualificationsSystem security architecture experienceExperience working with DOORS and CAMEOSecurity related tool suite in DevSecOps pipeline (SonarQube, Fortify etc)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 800-160DoD 8570 certification for IASAE III (ISSEP, ISSAP)Experience with Agile methodologiesActive TS/SCI clearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 - $252,200.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-Utah-RoyType: Full time