Cyber Systems Engineer - Gilbert

Job Summary RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 2 located in Gilbert, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. A Cyber Systems Security Engineering position requires demonstrated technical accomplishments in securing complex systems that can be applied to Space Systems. Space Systems are comprised of multiple segments, and this position has responsibilities across Ground Segments, Communications Segments, and Space Segments. This position supports National Security Space missions that require the most trustworthy personnel, and a new hire start date is contingent on TS/SCI clearance transfer. Job Responsibilities Work as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and satisfy Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and/or CyberSurvivability requirements of satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems. System Security Engineering Requirements management in support of program protection (PP) requirements, work with systems engineers to decompose system‑level security controls into technical performance requirements across the segments and down to specific components, across disciplines Anti-Tamper, TEMPEST, Cybersecurity (RMF), and cryptographic component integration/development. Perform Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and prepare Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation for complex space systems, including Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Security Assessment Procedures, and POA&Ms. Implement and maintain COTS security products (firewalls, anti‑virus, two‑factor authentication, SIEM tools, etc. within terrestrial systems). For space segments, support design and implementation of space vehicle hardening for embedded processors and flight software; experience with real‑time operating systems, secure coding best practices, or other mission critical operational systems is required. Prepare and execute assessment procedures to verify conformance with Commercial, Federal Civilian agency, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and/or Special Access Program, Cyber/SSE security controls, and/or survivability requirements. Work in an Agile engineering environment, where the Cyber/SSE may assist in triage of Static Code Analysis (SCA) tool findings (e.g., Fortify) and assist in prioritizing the findings as technical debt in the SwDLC backlog. Work in small teams to complete systems engineering, assembly, integration, and test activities for security‑critical components such as Cross Domain Solutions, cryptographic devices, and controlled interfaces. Securely deploy Mission Unique Software (MUS) in computing clouds and/or highly virtualized environments; prepare Certification to Field (CTF) assessment procedures; execute CTF test cases for observation by customer cybersecurity representatives. Interface with customer representatives to accomplish Cyber Test & Evaluation of systems to meet critical program milestones. Perform system vulnerability scanning, remediation, and patch management activities on Windows and RedHat operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications, including those within virtualized and/or cloud environments. Document (or update) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and, when needed, perform software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities. Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience – OR – Master’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of cyber systems experience. Requires an active Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance [TS/SCI] at time of application; U.S. citizenship required. Experience designing systems/networks to use, or hands‑on experience with industry platform hardening practices such as DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, and documentation of deviations and mitigations. Experience designing systems/networks to use, or scanning, remediating, mitigating, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of audit reduction tools and/or the DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool or Tenable NESSUS. Experience implementing the RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring. Preferred Qualifications Current CISSP‑ISSEP or CISSP‑ISSAP certification. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. Experience with IA/cybersecurity experience, with are least 3 of those within the SAP community in the defense aerospace industry. Experience hardening Docker containers. Benefits Health insurance coverage. Life and disability insurance. Savings plan. Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00. 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. 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 and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Other This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit