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Principal / Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman · Chantilly, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$101k–$151k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are looking for an Early Career to Mid-Level Cybersecurity Professional to join our Cybersecurity Integrated Product team (IPT) who will maintain an enhanced focus on ground segment cloud infrastructure and/or the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical software applications in 100% Agile Development and Operational environment(s) from design through decommissioning.

In this role, you will operate as a security engineer supporting an established, large-scale space program and mission set. You will work closely with the integrated product teams to develop and decompose software security requirements, technical architectures, system designs and provide technical oversight to the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and/or implementation of secure systems in an Agile engineering environment.
  • Ensure systems are compliant with program security requirements.
  • Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and/or guiding strategic oversight of software security requirements.
  • Advise software development scrum teams on secure coding practices, cybersecurity practices for containerized/orchestrated environments and CI/CD pipelines, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other security best practices.
  • Conduct security assessments of mission software applications to include code reviews, vulnerability assessments, application security testing, while contributing to the overall security posture of the system and software architecture.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of security tools and automation processes.
  • Develop standard Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, such as System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and additional security policies and best practices for application security.
  • Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) and experience in conducting system security assessments outlined through the RMF process.
  • Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, perform software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, SCI Eligible and U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Understanding of NIST 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), NIST 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems) and OWASP Top 10 (Web Application Security) security controls and the Systems Engineering requirements analysis, decomposition, and analysis process.
  • Experience with Cloud Security and Best Practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SwDLC), Systems Engineering Review Processes, and System/Software Accreditation Milestones.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) with 5 Years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree (STEM) with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD (STEM) with 0 years of relevant experience. Cyber Systems Engineer - Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) with 2 Years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree (STEM) with 0 years of relevant experience.

  • Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Systems Management.
  • Possess CISSP, CSSLP, CASP, CISM or equivalent certification.
  • 2+ years of experience in the Defense Space Industry.
  • Experience and/or Certified in Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Experience in Application Security, Software Development, DevOps, and/or related field.
  • Experience with Embedded (C/C++), Scripting (Python) and Object-Oriented Programming languages (Java); previous development experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with Zero-Trust Security Principles and Implementation Approaches.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00.

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

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