Sentinel Principal Systems Security Engineer -14309 - R10189761

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking systems that ensure national security and advance technology. You will be responsible for system security threat assessments and risk management, contributing to vital defense programs. The company fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, this position is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of defense systems engineering.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Security Engineering principles.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security engineering systems.
• Assess and mitigate system security threats throughout the program life cycle.
• Communicate effectively technical approaches and findings.

Skills

Systems Security Engineering

Operations Security

Cryptography

Forensics

Regulatory Compliance

Internal Counter-Espionage

Physical Security Analysis

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

CAMEO

DOORS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems - Sentinel (GBSD) Systems Security Engineering Team (SSE) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3) for Program Protection and Supply Chain Risk Management. You will be responsible for performing system security threat assessments and risk mitigation for the overall program, supply chain elements, processes, and actors and provide results. This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and may offer a competitive relocation package.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Designs and implements security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management).
• Establishes and implements system security designs; additionally, you will assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
• Validates system security requirements definition and analysis. Verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities.
• Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments.
• Self-starters compelled to act in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors.
• Support MDT with other duties as assigned.
• Travel: 10%

In addition to technical skills, you will be a self-starter with strong time management skills. Your organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges will serve you well.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, or 1 year of experience with a PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Minimum 3 years of applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense and/or US Military Programs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with any of the following: operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management).
• Minimum 3 years in researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Minimum 3 years in showing the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP Access.
• Direct experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems.
• Direct Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI)
• Experience developing Systems Security Engineering requirements for hardware and software assurance
• Experience with Risk Management (identification and development of risks) and driving risk mitigations to closure.
• Experience with assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components.
• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (CAMEO, DOORS)
• Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management and/or program protection.
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of acquisition threat analysis and protection initiatives for acquisition programs.
• Military Intelligence, Law Enforcement, or other USG Intelligence agency experience preferred.

Position Benefits:

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

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $138,200.00The 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.