Cyber Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,100 - 139,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Oklahoma City seeks a Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to lead System Security Engineering across the lifecycle. You will support protection programs, SCRM, BOMs, and vulnerability assessments in a fast-changing Agile environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years (or a Master's with related experience), an active Secret clearance, and a DoD 8140.01 certification. Relocation and potential travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant military/professional experience, or Master's with related experience
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance
• DODD 8140.01 qualifying certification such as Security+, CISSP, or similar

Responsibilities

• Support Program Protection and SCRM activities
• Develop/update Program Protection and SCRM plans
• Perform supply chain risk assessments and mitigate recommendations
• Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports
• Interface with internal/external stakeholders as a technical liaison
• Prepare technical documents and briefings; support authorization efforts

Skills

System Security Engineering

Risk Assessment

Security Requirements

Agile Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD

Tools

Cameo

Model Based Systems Engineering

Job description

Description

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, we are seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer or Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering organization in Oklahoma City, OK. This role focuses on System Security Engineering throughout the system acquisition and development lifecycle.

Essential Functions

• Support Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk Management, and supply chain vulnerability and risk assessment activities
• Develop/update Program Protection Implementation Plan(s), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plans, and Counterfeit Prevention Plan(s)
• Perform supply chain vulnerability and risk assessments, document findings and recommend mitigations/countermeasures
• Develop/refine Hardware/Software Bill of Materials and conduct Criticality Analysis of system components
• Monitor system changes impacted through the supply chain
• Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports
• Support inquiries into, and auditing of, suppliers
• Leverage knowledge and experience using systems security engineering methodologies and techniques
• Prepare technical documents, provide briefings, attend security-related working groups, support ongoing authorization efforts including development of supporting documentation, develop procedures, and work in a fast-changing dynamic environment with minimal direction
• Perform other System Security Engineering (SSE) duties as assigned
• Comfortable working in an Agile Development environment
• Interface with internal management, other cyber functional areas, and other internal and external stakeholders as a technical liaison

Basic Qualifications

At an Engineer Level:

• Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experience

At a Principal Engineer Level:

• Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience

At Both Levels:

• Must have experience with US Government System Security Engineering activities (security requirements engineering, risk assessment and management, secure architecture design, implementation and verification activities)
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have a DODD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with, and providing oversight and guidance to, different IPTs and Suppliers/Subcontractors in support of design development, implementation, and test/verification activities
• Experience with developing, executing, and managing Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention plans as well as performing Criticality Analysis of system components
• Risk Management Framework (RMF), development of System Security Plans, Assessment Reports, attack path modeling, and mitigation strategies
• Experience with embedded computing environments and technologies
• Experience with cloud computing environments and technologies
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo or other similar system modeling tools
• Familiarity with DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5200.44, DoDI 5000.83, NIST SP 800-161, US Government Program Protection Plan and Guidance
• Experience applying agile methodologies to the development of cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Familiarity with U.S Government Anti-Tamper (AT) processes and implementations
• Ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret security clearance to include a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off.

Relocation Assistance & Travel

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required: Yes (Secret). Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Equal Opportunity

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit: http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO