Pr. Cyber Systems Engineer – Top Secret (Space/Satellite Systems)

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.

This Principal Cyber Systems Engineering position is an experienced position that requires demonstrated technical knowledge, cybersecurity certification(s), and other cybersecurity accomplishments that are needed to secure Space Systems. Space Systems are comprised of multiple segments and this position has responsibilities across Space Segments, Communications Segments, and Ground Segments. Candidate must have the experience and maturity to work independently as an individual technical contributor on small teams to secure multiple space missions. This is a funded requisition for multiple National Security Space programs and requires personnel with fully vetted backgrounds. This team-focused position is primarily engaged during the Operations & Sustainment mission phase; however, knowledge of the complete Systems Development LifeCycle (SDLC) is essential for mission success. This position requires a broad range of skillsets and interests, including defensive cyber operations, Cybersecurity Systems Engineering, and RMF ISSO responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working as an individual contributor representing the Cyber domain within an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and execute Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and/or CyberSurvivability requirements of: satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems
• Analyzing System Security Engineering requirements in support of satisfying program protection requirements, working with systems engineers to decompose system-level security requirements across the segments and down to specific components, across disciplines Anti-Tamper, TEMPEST, Cybersecurity (RMF), and cryptographic component integration/development
• Performing Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and preparing Systems Security Plans (SSPs) documentation for complex space systems, including Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Security Assessment Reports
• Performing traditional ISSO responsibilities for complex mission systems, by maintaining all RMF deliverables and related artifacts
• Preparation and Execution of assessment procedures to verify conformance with Commercial, Federal Civilian agency, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and/or Special Access Program, IA/Cyber security controls, and or survivability requirements, as required based on the specified customer/system requirements (or security controls)
• Performing traditional ISSO responsibilities for complex mission systems, by maintaining assessment procedures, leading the System Administrator and others required to execute both ConMon and re-authorization assessment events
• Leading the implementation and verification of specific security components by performing systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) activities for security-critical components, such as Cross Domain Solutions, cryptographic devices, and controlled interfaces. Integrating legacy, stove-piped space mission ground systems and coordinating their migration to modern, enterprise-scalable, cloud-like ground environments
• Working in an Agile engineering environment, where the Cybersecurity Engineers 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
• Deploying security infrastructure and services for Mission Unique Software (MUS) in computing clouds and/or highly virtualized environments
• Preparing Certification To Field (CTF) assessment procedures
• Executing CTF test cases for observation by customer cybersecurity representatives
• Conducting Defensive Cyber Operations activities, including vulnerability scanning, remediation and patch management activities on Windows and RedHat Linux operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications, including those within virtualized and/or cloud environments
• Reviewing system security audit logs to identify suspicious and/or malicious activity
• Executing appropriate Incident Response procedure, as needed
• Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing (or contributing to) software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities. - Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security plan (SSP), the authorization package, and/or customer-specific guidance

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Basic Qualifications:

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with active or current Top Secret Security Clearance, with eligibility to obtain SCI, and DCID 6/4 eligibility
• BS degree in STEM Science Technology Engineering Math with 5 years of IA/cybersecurity experience, preferably for USG customers
• Current DoD 8570 IASAE Level I certification (i.e., Security+, CISSP (or associate) or other)
• Experience operating systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience operating, DISA Host Based Security System (HBSS) or Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) solutions
• Experience designing or operating systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience with industry platform hardening practices, such as DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, as well as documentation of deviations and mitigations
• Experience designing or operating 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 conducting security log reviews. Experience implementing the RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process from system categorization through continuous monitoring
• Excellent technical document preparation skills (SSP, SCTM, RAR, ASA, SOPs, POAMs) and related artifacts as required to satisfy security controls across all families
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders ranging from technical staffers up to senior program managers

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CISSP or equivalent IASAE level II certification
• Experience with the JSIG version of RMF

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Salary Range: $104,700 USD - $157,100 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.