Staff Cyber Security Architect

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.

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyber space. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a Staff Cyber Security Engineer to join our Classified Converged Networks Team; This position will be supporting projects based in Redondo Beach, CA or Baltimore, MD.

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements

• Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams

• Provide analysis, design, development, implementation, and security assessments to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance

• Design, configure and maintain security tools in a cloud and non-cloud environment to include Tenable Security Center/Nessus McAfee ePO, Ivanti Heat, Tanium, and Splunk.

• Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures, and computer security penetration tools and techniques

• Participate in cyber security assessment activities and review cyber security assessment methods, plans, procedures, and reports

• Lead and conduct vulnerability management meetings with key stakeholders

• Assist in a secure change management process and related Change Control Boards (CCB).

• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management as required.

• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation

• Provides highly technical and specialized guidance concerning automated solutions to complex information processing problems.

**Occasional travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI clearance

• MS Degree with 12 years of experience in IA/ cyber security experience in the Defense-Aerospace industry or BS degree with 14 years of IA/ cyber security experience, in Defense-Aerospace industry. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree

• Current DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level II certification

• Experience implementing and managing security tools such as: McAfee ePO, Splunk Enterprise Security, Tenable SecurityCenter, and Tanium

• Experience with Linux & Windows system administration

• Excellent technical document preparation skills (Tech Vol, Basis of Estimates, SCTM, RAR, CONOPS, SOPs, POAMs) and related artifacts as required to satisfy security controls across all families

• Experience with the Risk Management Framework or similar cyber -security, risk-based frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI/DSS, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of Modern Network and Cloud technologies

• 5+ years of experience configuring and securing systems to achieve compliance with Security requirements (Controls, STIGS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or Cyber Security

• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 and CISSP Certification.

• CCSP or CCSK Certification

• Has worked in SAP or SCI environments

• Scripting with PowerShell and Bash

• Strong knowledge of security architecture and engineering

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft and Linux

• 15 or more years of experience as an ISSE or System Administrator

• Must have excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills

• Must have experience in communicating with various levels of leadership

• Experience leading multiple project assignments

This position reports to Linthicum, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Redondo Beach, CA, CA, USA.

Salary Range: $153,600 USD - $241,400 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.