Principal Cyber/Systems Security Engineer (TS/SCI) Space System (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber/Systems Engineer to join their Tactical Space organization. This role involves securing complex systems related to space missions and requires expertise in CyberSecurity, Systems Security Engineering, and Risk Management Framework processes. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively in an Agile environment, ensuring the integrity and security of satellite systems and communications links. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space exploration. Join a team that values intellectual curiosity and a pioneering spirit, and make your mark in an exciting and impactful field.

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Cyber/SSE experience in defense aerospace industry.
• Current DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement CyberSecurity requirements for satellite systems.
• Perform Attack Surface Analysis and prepare Systems Security Plan documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Systems Security Engineering

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Technical Document Preparation

Vulnerability Scanning

Agile Methodologies

Secure Coding Practices

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DISA HBSS

Tenable NESSUS

Docker

SIEM Tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

We have an opening for a Cyber/Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be in Dulles, VA.

This Cyber Systems Security Engineering position requires demonstrated technical accomplishments in securing complex systems and can apply this expertise to Space Systems. Space Systems are comprised of multiple segments; this position has responsibilities across Ground, Communications, and Space Segments. This is a fully-funded requisition for National Security Space missions that require the most trustworthy personnel; new hire start date is contingent on TS clearance transfer. Applications with Active SCI access are preferred. As a Principal Engineer, candidates must have demonstrated technical accomplishments in the below tasks.

• Working as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and satisfy CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and/or CyberSurvivability requirements of satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems. The principal engineer engages with multiple engineering disciplines and contributes to the secure design of complex systems. Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)-based processes and the NIST 800-53 security controls catalog is essential.
• System Security Engineering Requirements management in support of program protection (PP) requirements, working with systems engineers to decompose system-level security controls into technical performance requirements across the segments and down to specific components, across disciplines Anti-Tamper, TEMPEST, Cybersecurity (RMF), and cryptographic component integration and/or development. The principal engineer ensures that Cyber requirements are included in the formal requirements tracking process, as the Cyber/SSE contributor for a segment or subsystem.
• Performing Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and preparing Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation for complex space systems, including Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Security Assessment Procedures, and POA&Ms; and any other contractually required artifacts needed for a complete RMF package.
• Implements and maintains COTS security products (firewalls, anti-virus, two-factor authentication, SIEM tools, etc, within terrestrial systems.
• For space segments, the Principal Cyber SSE supports design and implementation of space vehicle hardening, for embedded processors and flight software. Experience with real-time operating systems, secure coding best practices, or other mission critical operational systems is required.
• Preparing and Executing assessment procedures to verify conformance with Commercial, Federal Civilian agency, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and/or Special Access Program, Cyber/SSE security controls, and or survivability requirements, as required based on the specified customer/system requirements.
• Working in an Agile engineering environment, where the Cyber/SSE may assist in triage of Static Code Analysis (SCA) tool findings (e.g. Fortify) and assist in prioritizing the findings as technical debt in the SwDLC backlog.
• Working in small teams to complete systems engineering, assembly, integration, and test activities for security-critical components, such as Cross Domain Solutions, cryptographic devices, and controlled interfaces.
• Securely deploying Mission Unique Software (MUS) in computing clouds and/or highly virtualized environments. Preparing Certification To Field (CTF) assessment procedures. Executing CTF test cases for observation by customer cybersecurity representatives.
• Interfacing with customer representatives to accomplish Cyber Test & Evaluation of systems to meet critical program milestones.
• Performing system vulnerability scanning, remediation and patch management activities on Windows and Red Hat operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications, including those within virtualized and/or cloud environments.
• Documenting (or updating) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.
• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in engineering, (Electrical or Software Engineering preferred) and 5 years of Cyber/SSE experience, preferably within the defense aerospace industry (or 7 years with a Masters; or 4 years w/ a PhD.) Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Current DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification (i.e., CASP CE, CISSP (or associate) or CSSLP)
• Experience designing systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience operating, DISA Host Based Security System (HBSS) or Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) solutions.
• Experience designing systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience with industry platform hardening practices, such as DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, as well as documentation of deviations and mitigations.
• Experience designing systems/networks to use, or scanning, remediating, mitigating, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of audit reduction tools and/or the DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool or Tenable NESSUS.
• Experience implementing the RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring.
• Excellent technical document preparation skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders ranging from technical staffers up to senior program managers.
• US Citizen with active Top Secret security clearance, with active SCI and DCID 6/4 eligibility at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Current CISSP-ISSEP or CISSP-ISSAP.
• 7 years of IA/cybersecurity experience, with at least 3 of those within the SAP community in the defense aerospace industry.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience hardening Docker containers.

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed planets. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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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.