Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – JEMINI Security Test Engineer (24-370)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado; On-site; USD 97,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm dedicated to revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. This role focuses on cybersecurity within the vital C2BMC program, ensuring the integrity of missile defense operations. With your expertise in information assurance and cybersecurity, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national security. The position offers a chance to work on cutting-edge technology, develop critical skills, and contribute to impactful projects. If you're ready to embrace challenges and innovate solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you, providing a platform to make a real difference in the defense sector.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 5 years experience with a Bachelor's or 9 years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity for the C2BMC program.
• Develop Cyber Test Plans and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Information Assurance Technology

Cybersecurity Certification Requirements

Security Engineering

RHEL Security Configuration

Windows Security Configuration

Networking Security Configuration

Firewall Security Configuration

Technical Document Preparation

Interpersonal Skills

Cyber Test Plan Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

eMASS

JSIG

Common Criteria

NIAP

Automated Security Configuration Tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10173646

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations.

Essential Functions:

• Strong knowledge of information assurance technology and DoD cybersecurity certification requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in DoD operational computing environments and possess the ability to work as part of an integrated cybersecurity team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships.

• Excellent technical document preparation skills and verbal communication to present technical cybersecurity issues.

• Develop and utilize a program-level Cyber Test Plan.

• Coordinate with on-site cybersecurity, system administration, network administration, and Test personnel.

• Utilization of automated security configuration tools (e.g., ConfigOS) to scan and test STIG configurations.

Basic Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret clearance is required to start.

• 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-related field; 9 years experience instead of a degree. Or 3 years with a Master’s degree in an Engineering-related field.

• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAM – Level II or higher.

• Must have a working knowledge of eMASS, JSIG, Common Criteria, and NIAP.

• Security engineering skills with an in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity technology.

• Solid RHEL, Windows, networking, and firewall security configuration experience.

• Demonstrated experience in Security Architecture design, Security Audit tools, and Security testing.

What We Can Offer You:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.