Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Cyber Systems Engineer at Level 3/4 for our Aurora, Colorado facility. You will design and implement security controls aligned with NIST/NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI guidance, and DoD RMF, while supporting high-level cyber security engineering perspectives.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, experience in system integration, testing, and credentialed security certifications, plus hands-on experience with Rapid7, Splunk, and Trellix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's with 3; PhD with 1. Additional 4 years may substitute a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph at time of application.
• Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration, test, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement, and assess security controls, policies, and processes per NIST SP 800-53 and DoD RMF guidance.
• Assist with implementing system security architectures.
• Provide advanced technical analyses and develop solutions for cyber infrastructure challenges.
• Participate in team reviews of requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment.
• Serve as a Cyber Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting high-level technical expertise.

Skills

Security engineering

Security clearance

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Rapid7

Trellix

Splunk

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team at our facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of security controls, polices, and processes compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
• Assist with the implementation of system security architectures.
• Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needs.
• Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment.
• Serve as a Cyber Security engineer (ISSE) supporting high-level technical and practical expertise.
• This position requires practical experience in developing and implementing a security baseline and must be able to communicate their significance and relevancy in a clear, detailed manner.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application
• Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification.
• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification.
• Experience in configuring and implementing Rapid 7, Trellix and Splunk among other industry standard technologies.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application
• Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification.
• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification.
• Experience in configuring and implementing Rapid 7, Trellix and Splunk among other industry standard technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD 8570/8140 compliant IAM II/III and/or IASAE I+ baseline certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+ CE, CSSLP, etc.)
• DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives, approaches to cyber security, knowledge of security procedures, IATT and ATO requirements.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00

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 availab