Requisition ID: R10168886
Category: Information Technology
Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
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. 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity Engineer (24-286) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight.
Essential Functions:
Update the Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifact documentation to ensure that non-compliant system hardening is tracked and remediated.
Establish strict program control processes to ensure risk mitigation and support obtaining system assessment and authorization.
Assist in implementing the required government policy (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, DoD), make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Perform analyses to validate established cybersecurity controls and requirements and to recommend cybersecurity safeguards.
Support program test milestones through pre-test preparations, participating in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required artifacts.
Periodically review each program support and operational system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.
Coordinate across the program to address identified deficiencies during RMF assessment activities.
Basic Qualifications:
An active top-secret clearance is required to start.
5 years with a STEM Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 3 years experience with a STEM Master’s degree in a related field; OR 9 years experience in lieu of a degree.
Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II/IAM Level I or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).
Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments and hardening for both Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, and networking equipment.
Prepare artifacts such as Test Results (TR), Authorization Boundary Diagrams (ABD), Network Topologies, Flow Diagrams, Hardware and Software listings, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management documentation.
Understanding and utilization of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity Lifecycle.
Knowledge of Software Assurance (SwA) static and dynamic code analysis (e.g., Fortify).
Preferred Qualifications:
Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration skills.
Previous background working in a virtual environment.
Administer ACAS and ESS (formally HBSS).
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include the following:
Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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