Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs seeks an Early Career Cybersecurity Professional to support an Agile Space program, focusing on cloud infrastructure security and RMF artifacts. You will operate as an ISSO, developing security requirements and leading continuous monitoring for a private cloud environment.

If you thrive on ownership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with platform deployment teams, this role offers the chance to work on mission-critical software and earn a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) with 2 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree (STEM) with 0 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance; SCI eligible and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Understanding of NIST 800-37 RMF, NIST 800-53 controls and OWASP Top 10 security controls; systems engineering requirements analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of secure systems in an Agile environment; ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Conduct security assessments of mission software to support system security posture.
• Develop and implement security tools and automation; include code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and conformance checks.
• Create RMF artifacts: SSP, RAR, SCTM, POA&Ms and security policies for applications.

Skills

Cloud Security

RMF

OWASP Top 10

Security Assessments

DevOps

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's Degree (STEM)

Master's Degree (STEM)

CISSP

CSSLP

CASP

CISM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

Job Description

We are looking for an Early Career 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 an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting an established, large-scale space program and mission set. You will work closely with the integrated product teams to develop and decompose cloud platform security requirements, technical architectures, system designs and execute continuous monitoring for a cloud environment. Finally, you will collaborate with the Platform Deployment team supporting the implementation of secure infrastructure, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and achieving accreditation & sustainment of a private cloud infrastructure.

If you thrive on ownership, strategic thinking, customer engagement, and creative solutioning, this role is for you!

Job Responsibilities

• Working in an Agile engineering environment, where you will lead the design, development, and/or implementation of secure systems. Continuously ensure systems are compliant with program security requirements.
• Conducting 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; to include Static and Dynamic Code Analysis, Software Dependency Scanning, Compliance and Vulnerability Scanning, Auditing & Event Monitoring Solutions
• Developing 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
• Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing 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 policiesand procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) with 2 Years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree (STEM) with 0 years of relevant experience.
• 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 Systems Engineering Review Processes, and System/Software Accreditation Milestones

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 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

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.