Sentinel - Staff Engineer Systems - Network Risk & Compliance Lead - 19787

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Education assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Roy, Utah to lead the Network Risk & Compliance efforts for the Sentinel program. You will join the Weapon System Integration team under SEIT, driving RMF across program networks and coordinating ATOs and SSP/SAR activities.

The role requires DoD Top Secret clearance, extensive RMF experience, and collaboration across IPTs to deliver secure network architectures and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• 12+ years with a Bachelor’s, 10+ with a Master’s, or 8+ with a PhD in a related field
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SAP access
• Experience with RMF, STIG, and security assessments
• Development of network documentation such as SSP and SAR
• Experience coordinating ATOs and program risk reviews
• Strong knowledge of DoD security frameworks and NIST standards
• Ability to translate program-level requirements into network deliverables
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex defense programs

Responsibilities

• Drive/network Risk, Issues, and Opportunities (RIOs) and IRTs
• Implement RMF across program networks
• Track RMF tasks and close findings before MPE
• Ensure network changes meet RMF & regulatory mandates
• Coordinate ATOs for program networks
• Write SSPs and manage SAR closures
• Prepare SSAA
• Provide networking compliance SME inputs program-wide
• Coordinate with other network development teams
• Develop and maintain network documentation
• Suggest system/process enhancements for reliability
• Influence network requirements and interfaces
• Support governance for waveform and OSI network management
• Assess design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure
• Maintain current DoD trends in network frameworks and analytics
• Maintain high customer satisfaction and effective communication

Skills

RMF compliance

Security assessments

Network design & architecture

SSP/SAR/SCAs

ATOs/SSAA

CISSP/Cybersecurity certs

cross-IPT collaboration

NIST 800-53 familiarity

SysML/UML modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cameo/Rhapsody modeling tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Engineer to be the Network Risk & Compliance Lead. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation package.

What You'll Get To Do:

This candidate will join the Weapon System Integration (WSI) team under Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT), working on Network Systems Integration (NSI). Under the guidance of the Sentinel Network Lead, the selected candidate will support the NSI team which works to develop program-wide networking governance and standards, develop and/or synthesize network artifacts at the system level (including cross-segment network interfaces, program network architecture, and network documentation), perform program-wide gap assessments for network development, develop handling plans for any identified issues, and provide networking subject matter expertise to areas such as Major Program Event (MPE) reviews, modeling (architecture, simulation, analysis....), and requirements. NSI team purview includes the deliverable network architecture, incremental/test configs (lab networks), & ITF/MIF/VSFB test networks.

• Drive/facilitate networking Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIOs) and Internal Review Teams (IRTs)
• Implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF) across the network
• Track open RMF tasks and ensure all findings are closed before each MPE
• Ensure all network changes meet the RMF and other regulatory mandates
• Coordinate Authority to Operate (ATOs) for program networks
• Write Security Plans (SSP), conduct STIG compliance, and manage Security Assessment Report (SAR) closure
• Prepare the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA)
• Provide networking compliance SME inputs program-wide
• Coordinate with other network development teams
• Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
• Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
• Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables
• Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing
• Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable
• Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies
• Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with Master's degree, 8 years of experience with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Familiarity with regulatory mandates such as FISMA, DFARS
• 4+ years of experience with security assessments and STIG compliance
• 2+ years of experience with developing network documentation such as security plans
• 2+ years of experience coordinating/preparing authorizations such as ATOs or SSAAs
• 2+ years of experience with facilitating RIOs and/or implementing the RMF for a network
• CISSP, GSEC, or DoD Cybersecurity Certification (CDP)
• 6+ years of experience with designing, architecting, and/or deploying complex network infrastructures
• 2+ years of experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods (including using SysML or UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)
• 4+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc...
• 3+ years of strong program execution skills; demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones
• 5+ years strong partnership/collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team
• 4+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development
• Familiarity with DoD approved routing/switching platforms, DoD security frameworks, NIST 800-53

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant technical specialty
• 2+ years of experience with DOORS
• Experience with ICBMs, Missile Programs, Command and Control, or Communications related programs
• Communication and leadership skills and experience leading small teams in a dynamic work environment
• Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production
• Experience with technical reviews for large-scale and complex system development
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification

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

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00 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.

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