Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)

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

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will be based at our Colorado Springs airport facility.

In This Job, You Will

• Perform assessment of systems and networks within the environment and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits using STIG Viewer, SCAP, Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, etc.
• Author, update, and review security testing documentation including security assessment plans, test cases, and cyber test methodologies. Conduct annual security controls assessment to support continuous monitoring. Provide input for Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and Risk Assessment Reports (RAR). Work with the program’s System Program Office (SPO) contractor and government personnel supporting the RMF Cybersecurity Engineer on updating systems eMASS records
• Coordinate, collect, prepare, and maintain RMF body of evidence documentation relevant to operational processes, procedures, and site-specific information.
• Prepare and update, artifacts, supporting Assessment and Authorization activities and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Perform assessments of RMF artifacts and identify where those artifacts deviate RMF control requirements
• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, DoD, AFI), making recommendations on process tailoring, participating in and documenting process activities
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining assessment and authorization of systems. Includes support of process, analysis, coordination, control certification test, compliance documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Perform analyses to validate established cybersecurity controls and requirements and to recommend cybersecurity safeguards
• Coordinate across the program to address identified deficiencies during RMF assessment activities
• Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications

Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD.

Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant work experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD.

• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP)
• Experience with cybersecurity or security engineering, including cybersecurity principles, risk management, security assessments, vulnerability management, and/or system hardening.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, tools, or technologies used to assess and secure information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security engineering skills with a working knowledge of cybersecurity technology and DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy (i.e., DoDI 8500.01, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-115)
• Familiarity in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity Lifecycle to include generating testable
• Experience performing vulnerability and compliance scans utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Nessus / tenable.sc
• Linux Sys Admin Experience
• STIG hardening
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of cybersecurity engineering and/or testing experience; or 7 years’ experience with a master’s degree; or 4 years with PhD. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Penetration testing focuses on certification e.g., OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN
• Experience using and/or configuring SIEM & Log Aggregation software
• Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments of RHEL environments
• Understanding of networking, subnetting, firewalls, NAT, ACL’s, vLANs.
• Familiarity with STIG/SCAP compliance scanning (SCC) and implementation using Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, Xylok, and automation of scanning using Ansible or Python.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile development methodologies, i.e., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
• Familiarity with Jira and/or other Atlassian tools
• VMWare/Container Experience
• eMASS experience and familiarization with ATO
• Elastic Stack experience
• Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) experience and its authorization, working with Cross-Domain Support Element (CDSE) and the National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO)
• IAT III Certification (CISSP)
• Travel to OCONUS/ CONUS (25%)

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,200.00

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.