Lead Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4

VulnU; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Cyber Systems Engineer to drive cyber technical products and ensure secure, integrated system designs. You will author the Cyber Body of Evidence, coordinate with program teams, and translate mission needs into actionable artifacts while communicating status to leadership.

Requirements include a STEM Bachelor’s with 8+ years (or advanced degrees with related years), active clearance, and experience with cybersecurity controls, DoD programs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with 8+ years of military/professional experience, OR a Master’s in a STEM field with 6+ years, OR a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
• Familiar with implementing cybersecurity controls in software development.
• Experience generating cybersecurity body of evidence and associated artifacts.
• Familiar with SP 800-218, SP 800-190, SP 800-53, ZTA, POA&M development, SCTM development.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence.
• Active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation within 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
• Preferred: Advanced degree in Cyber Systems Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead author of program Cyber Body of Evidence (BOE), a customer deliverable.
• Provide regular status updates and flag blockers to leadership to drive resolution.
• Translate mission needs and technical objectives into clear artifacts.
• Partner with systems, software, and mission teams to align models to evolving technical direction.
• Communicate technical insights, risks, and recommendations clearly to engineering teams and leadership.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability analyses for total systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Systems engineering

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

DescriptionAt 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.The Lead Cyber Systems Engineer will lead development and execution of the program’s cyber technical products. Partners with other disciplines and program teams on implementing a sound, secure environment and product. Located in Huntsville, AL. Key Responsibilities:Main author of program Cyber Body of Evidence (BOE) which is a customer deliverable.Provide regular status updates and flag blockers to upper leadership to drive timely resolution.Translate mission needs and technical objectives into clear artifacts.Partner with systems, software, and mission teams to align models to evolving technical direction.Effective communication and organization skills to clearly communicate technical insights, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Basic Qualifications:Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experienceFamiliarity with implementing cybersecurity controls in software developmentEffective communicator and the ability to decompose cybersecurity requirements into actionable tasksPrevious experience with generating cybersecurity body of evidence and associated artifactsFamiliar with : Software Assurance, SP 800-218, SP 800-190, SP 800-53, ZTA, POA&M development, SCTM developmentExperience in Agile methodologies.Experience with use of DevOps tools such as Jira, BitBucket, Confluence, etc.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). Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Cyber Systems Engineering or related technical field.Previous work on DoD military development and production programsAble to work independently with minimal direction and act as team lead for larger test effortsExperience in research, advanced development, campaign, or early-stage concept work.Demonstrated ability to solve difficult technical problems with creativity, discipline, and urgency.Experience contributing across cross-functional teams without direct authority. This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP) #HSVSpacehttps://jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers?query HSVSpacePrimary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00The 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.