Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer
Requisition ID: R10187536
Category: Information Technology
Location: Redondo Beach, California, 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: 1
The Space Park Engineering Center is seeking a Sr. Staff (level 6) Cyber Systems Engineer to join the team in Redondo Beach, CA to support various programs.
The Sr. Staff Cyber Systems Engineer will support system security engineering matters for a large computer facility and will provide technical security consultation, guidance in the design, development, and deployment of secure network infrastructure. The Cyber Systems Engineer will be responsible for understanding functional system requirements and deriving security controls to provide technical implementation solutions to various engineering teams in order to comply with federal system requirements; identify system design and operational vulnerabilities, and make recommendations to address deficient areas; work with system administrators to securely configure systems per customer security standards, community best practices and benchmarks. Assist the program to gain certification of systems utilizing and adhering to ICD 503 standards (experience with DCID 6/3 a plus). The candidate will be responsible for drafting and updating security artifacts. Candidate should have exposure and experience securing virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines and appliances; demonstrated leadership and project execution skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently; technical presentation skills; demonstrated ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and oversight.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM field and 14 Years of experience in Cyber Systems Engineering; 12 Years of relevant experience with Masters; 10 Years of relevant experience with PhD
Current active TS or SCI clearance
Knowledge of networking and computer security processes
Experience working with Computer Security/ISSO personnel
Experience with real-time operational environments
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Security+ or CISSP certification
Ability to travel 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to mentor and train staff members
Experience with virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines, and appliances
Experience with RMF, Cyber Vulnerability Testing, Security Control Traceability Matrices, Software Vulnerability Analysis, and Software & Firmware Assurance
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.