Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (Top Secret) - Space/Satellite Systems (Schriever Space Force Base CO) Schriever Afb, CO
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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.

We have an opening for a Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.

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.

To be successful, you 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

To Be Successful in this role you should have:

  • 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

  • There will be a strong focus on Sec + or CISSP or similar experience, RMF, and JSIG experience

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 with 5 years of IA/cybersecurity experience, preferably for USG customers; or 3 years with a Masters'; or 0 with a PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree

  • Security Plus certification (CISSP preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with the JSIG version of RMF

  • CDS (cross domain solutions) experience

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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

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.

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.

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