Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace and defense company as a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, working on cutting-edge missile defense systems. Leverage your expertise to develop secure systems and guide teams in safeguarding sensitive information while enjoying a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located in beautiful Boulder, CO.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity solutions.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity practices

Technical communication

Incident response

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD degree

Tools

Tenable Security Center/Nessus

SIEM (e.g., Splunk)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret 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.

The Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. The position is located in Boulder, CO – Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Advanced Programs team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity practices, technologies, and frameworks. As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, you will lead initiatives to protect our systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and maintaining secure systems to safeguard our organization's sensitive information. Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with system end-users, customers, other project engineers and software developers, as well as possess good written and verbal communication skills.

This position is on-site with no remote option.

No relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cybersecurity solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure.
• Lead efforts to secure systems, networks, and applications against cyber threats.
• Conduct security assessments, and vulnerability analysis.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and technologies.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and support to cross-functional teams.
• Handle incident response and security breach investigations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Train and educate staff on cybersecurity best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT/IAM II certification
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience; 3 years of related experience with a Masters or PhD; 9+ years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on a SAP/SCI Program
• Familiarity with the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and associated family of documents
• Familiarity with DISA STIGS/Benchmarks and SCAP Compliance Checker
• Familiarity in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity Lifecycle to include identifying controls and overlays, generating testable requirements, providing analysis of vulnerabilities
• Working Knowledge and ability to configure Tenable Security Center/Nessus
• Familiarity with a SIEM (e.g., Splunk, LogRhythm, etc.)
• Familiarity with Linux and basic security concepts
• Familiarity with Windows and basic security concepts
• Exposure to Host-Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS)
• Exposure to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Familiarity with Identity/Authentication management tools and concepts
• Basic understand of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Zero-Trust Familiarity

What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx #NGSpace #COSpace #NGFeaturedJobs Salary Range: $121,400.00 - $182,000.00 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.