Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3/4 (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Colorado Springs is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join our team at the Colorado Springs airport facility. You will assess systems and networks, develop security testing and RMF artifacts, and help maintain compliance across programs.

This role requires an active Secret clearance, DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification, and experience with RMF, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity frameworks. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required at time of application
• DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP) required
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, security assessments, vulnerability management, and system hardening
• Experience with RMF lifecycle, ATO process, and related documentation (SAR/RAR/POA&M)
• Experience with vulnerability and compliance scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus/Tenable.sc)
• Travel up to 10% is expected

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment of systems and networks and identify deviations from configurations and policies
• Author, update, and review security testing documentation, and support RMF/A&A activities
• Coordinate and maintain RMF artifacts and evidence for assessments
• Prepare and update artifacts supporting Assessment and Authorization activities and POA&M
• Assist in implementing government policy and process tailoring for cybersecurity programs
• Establish program controls to mitigate risks and support authorization of systems
• Analyze cybersecurity controls and safeguards and coordinate across the program to address deficiencies

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Risk management

Security assessments

Vulnerability management

RMF/DoD compliance

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Active DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification (Security+ CE/CCNA Security/GSEC/SSCP)

Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Tools

ACAS/Nessus/Tenable.sc

Evaluate-STIG

STIG Manager

eMASS

Jira

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Colorado Springs is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join our team at the Colorado Springs airport facility. You will assess systems and networks, develop security testing and RMF artifacts, and help maintain compliance across programs.

This role requires an active Secret clearance, DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification, and experience with RMF, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity frameworks. Travel up to 10% may be required.