Cyber Systems Engineer

Cyber Systems EngineerAt 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, but they're also making history.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Mission Defense Cyber Team has an opening for a systems engineer in the Cyber specialty discipline. As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) engineering specialty supporting the Sentinel program. Places of performance for Sentinel include Annapolis Junction MD, Roy UT, San Antonio TX, Redondo Beach CA, Huntsville AL, San Diego CA, and Colorado Springs CO.What You'll Get to Do: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 requirementsBasic Qualifications for a Cyber Systems EngineerBachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, 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 cycleDirect 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 supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.Must have an active Secret clearance.Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.Must be able to obtain cyber certifications commensurate with role within 6 months of hirePreferred QualificationsActive and current Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.Software Assurance experience.Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as CameoExpertise with Requirement Management tools such as IBM DOORS.Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applicationsExpertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference DesignExperience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering EnvironmentExperience authoring and maintaining critical program authorization documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans.Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirementsExcellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skillsProven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectivesExperience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process modelProven success by analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplinesAbility to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.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. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: 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! Primary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00 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 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.