Cyber Systems Engineer-AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to join the Cybersecurity Team supporting the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program. The role requires ensuring compliance with program security throughout the lifecycle and collaborating with leadership, engineering, cybersecurity, and other functions to implement mitigation strategies.

The candidate will support accreditation, interpret security requirements, and address gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years cyber systems experience OR Master’s in STEM with 0 years experience
• Active Secret security clearance required
• DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g. Security+ CE)
• Experience with diagnosing root causes with software developers or vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced agile environment coordinating with systems engineering, software, integration/test, configuration management and program stakeholders to support cybersecurity across the system lifecycle
• Apply systems thinking to evaluate cybersecurity impacts across architecture and mission needs
• Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) and RMF
• Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports
• Interface with internal management and external stakeholders as a technical liaison

Skills

Cybersecurity

RMF

Security+ CE

System lifecycle

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Tools

Linux

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.

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 undefined

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.