Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (SIEM/SOAR Deployment)

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

Job summary

A leading company in Aurora, CO is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to drive cybersecurity advancements. This role requires extensive experience in implementing DoD standards and managing enterprise-level security tools. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience or equivalent in lieu of degree for Principal level.
• 9 years' experience or equivalent in lieu of degree for Sr Principal level.
• Must have active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive progress with SIEM & SOAR implementations.
• Manage multiple responsibilities related to security tools.
• Assess system security posture in compliance with requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework

Security Clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Tools

Splunk

Rapid 7

Trellix

SQL

Ansible

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph 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.

At Northrop Grumman Space Systems, the Payload and Ground Systems organization is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various scientific fields. Our mission is to deliver the skills and cutting-edge technologies needed to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector, providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Join us in our journey of innovation and excellence!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer. The selected candidate will bring extensive experience in Cybersecurity implementations aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies, and guidelines. This experience will be leveraged to drive progress with the Programs’ SIEM & SOAR enterprise implementations.This role is based in Aurora, CO.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 03, Principal: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' experience, master's degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Level 04, Sr Principal: Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years' experience, master's degree and 7 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph at time of application
• Experience in planning and configuring enterprise-level security tools, including the configuration, installation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of Splunk, Rapid 7, Trellix, and SQL databases
• Possess DoD IAT Level II Security+ Certification.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) System Security Engineering activities.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and requirements development from control listings.
• Proficient in managing multiple responsibilities related to the engineering and implementation of Program Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)/Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) tools.
• Capable of assessing the Program's system security posture in compliance with customer requirements and directives.
• Adept at adjusting commercial security methodologies and technologies within sensitive and proprietary customer environments in accordance with NIST 800-53.
• Experience with RMF (NIST 800-37) accreditation functions, including documentation, scanning, assessment, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) management, and all steps of the RMF process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD IAT Level III Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.
• Ability to integrate Cyber Systems Engineering requirements with Program System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) initiatives.
• Competent in identifying work requirements for SIEM/SOAR tools and translating them into JIRA tasks for agile tracking.
• Experience with automation techniques for SIEM/SOAR deployment into new environments (e.g., Ansible).
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and developing technical proposals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with employees and management at all levels.
• Experience in configuring and deploying Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).

Salary Range: $121,400.00 - $182,000.00Salary Range 2: $151,100.00 - $226,700.00 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.