Cyber Systems Engineer-AHT

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to join the Cybersecurity Team supporting the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program.

You will ensure compliance with security requirements across the system development lifecycle and collaborate with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and other stakeholders to interpret security needs and implement mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience or a master’s in STEM with 0 years.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Must possess DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Experience working with software developers and/or vendors to diagnose root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with customer involvement.
• Coordinate cybersecurity execution across system lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Apply systems thinking to assess cybersecurity impacts on architecture and mission.
• Support the RMF-based ATO process and conduct security assessments.
• Review vulnerability scans and mitigation reports.
• Serve as technical liaison with management and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD 8570 certification

Communication skills

Agile experience

Cyber systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to join Cybersecurity Team supporting the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program. The preferred candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable program security requirements throughout the system development lifecycle. The individual will collaborate with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and other functional organizations to interpret security requirements., access compliance, identify gaps and risks, and develop and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment with customer involvement.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, software, integration/test, configuration management, and program stakeholders to support cybersecurity execution across the system lifecycle.
• Apply systems thinking to evaluate cybersecurity impacts across system architecture, operational constraints, and mission needs.
• Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) and experience in conducting system security assessments outlined through the RMF process
• Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports
• Interface with internal management, other cyber functional areas, and other internal and external stakeholders as a technical liaison
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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience – OR – master’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of cyber systems experience
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Must currently possess DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g. Security+ CE).
• Experience working with software developers and/or vendors as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supporting preparation and presentation of cybersecurity and systems engineering materials for program reviews, working groups, and stakeholder discussions.
• Familiar with the Software Development Lifecycle and software security best practices
• Experience with network design, including IP subnetting and protocols
• Experience working in Linux environments

Primary Level Salary Range: $96,300.00 - $144,500.00

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.