RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available clearance:TYPE: SCI

dd>TYPE: SCIdd>TYPE: SCIdd>TYPE: SCIdd>TYPE: SCIdd>TYPE: SCI/dt>SCI TRAVEL:Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Dulles, VA . This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work . This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Position Description : A Cyber Systems Security Engineering position requires demonstrated technical accomplishments in securing complex systems that can be applied to Space Systems. Space Systems are comprised of multiple segments and this position has responsibilities across Ground Segments, Communications Segments, and Space Segments. This position supports National Security Space missions that require the most trustworthy personnel and a new hire start date is contingent on TS/SCI

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clearance transfer. This position is responsible for the following : Work as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and satisfy Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and/or CyberSurvivability

requirements:of satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems. You will engage with multiple engineering disciplines and contribute to the secure design of complex systems System Security Engineering

Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering

Requirements management in support of program protection (PP)

requirements, work with systems engineers to decompose system level security controls into technical performance

requirements across the segments and down to specific components, across disciplines Anti Tamper, TEMPEST, Cybersecurity (RMF), and cryptographic component integration/development. You will ensure that Cyber

requirements are included in the formal

requirements tracking process and is Cyber/SSE contributor for a segment or subsystem Perform Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and prepare Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation for complex space systems, including Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Security Assessment Procedures, and POA&Ms Implement and maintain COTS security products (firewalls, anti virus, two factor authentication, SIEM tools, etc. within terrestrial systems For space segments, you will support design and implementation of space vehicle hardening, for embedded processors and flight software.

Experience:with real time operating systems, secure coding best practices, or other mission critical operational systems is required Prepare and Execute assessment procedures to verify conformance with Commercial, Federal Civilian agency, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and/or Special Access Program, Cyber/SSE security controls, and or survivability requirements, as required based on the specified customer/system

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requirements Work in an Agile engineering environment, where the Cyber/SSE 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 Work in small teams to complete systems engineering, assembly, integration, and test activities for security critical components, such as Cross Domain Solutions, cryptographic devices, and controlled interfaces Securely deploy Mission Unique Software (MUS) in computing clouds and/or highly virtualized environments. Prepare Certification To Field (CTF) assessment procedures. Execute CTF test cases for observation by customer cybersecurity representatives Interface with customer representatives to accomplish Cyber Test & Evaluation of systems to meet critical program milestones Perform system vulnerability scanning, remediation, and patch management activities on Windows and Red Hat operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications including those within virtualized and/or cloud environments Document (or update) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and when needed, perform software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package To be successful you should have:

Experience designing systems/networks to use, or hands on

experience operating, DISA Host Based Security System (HBSS) or Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) solutions

Experience designing 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 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 implementing the RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring Excellent technical document preparation

skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders ranging from technical staffers up to senior program managers This position is contingent upon candidate program approval and

clearance verification and transfer to the NG sponsored program as well as continued ability to maintain required

clearance level. Basic

Qualifications:(must have/required to be considered) : This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 (Principal) or a level 4 (Sr Principal), depending on the candidate’s

candidate’s candidate’s

experience as laid out in the

basic

qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment. Requires an active Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

clearance [ TS/SCI ] at time of application [ US

Citizenship:required ] Level 3 : ( Principal ) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of cyber systems

yber systems

experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc) Master’s degree in a STEM field with 3 years of cyber systems

experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc) PhD degree in a STEM field with 1 year of cyber systems

experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc) Level 4 : ( Sr Principal ) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of cyber systems

experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc) Master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of cyber systems

experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc) PhD degree in a STEM field with 4 years of cyber systems

experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc) Must hold a current CompTIA Sec certification OR an IAM level 2 certification

• *If does not possess, must be able to obtain a CISSP or CASP prior to start

Experience designing 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 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 implementing the RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring.

Preferred

Qualifications (not required, but nice to have) : Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering Current CISSP ISSEP or CISSP ISSAP certification

Experience with IA/cybersecurity

experience, with are least 3 of those within the SAP community in the defense aerospace industry

Experience hardening Docker containers

About Space Sector: Offering satellite, payload, directed energy, and electronics for security and civil markets. We're built on innovative, cost effective aerospace/defense solutions, ensuring mission success. Join our revolution, where the impossible becomes possible. Curious

about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and

benefits:package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level

rimary Level salary:Range: $125,300.00 $187,900.00 Secondary Level

ondary Levelondary Levelondary LevelSalary Range: $156,400.00 $234,600.00 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government

clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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