Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 18809

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah, seeks a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to join the Sentinel program. The role emphasizes cyber security, systems engineering for support equipment, and RMF/NIST compliance. A STEM degree with extensive experience and an active DoD clearance are required.

The position offers a full-time schedule with leadership responsibilities, MBSE, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Competitive benefits include health coverage, 401k, and education support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years of experience; or master’s degree with 10 years; or PhD with 8 years of experience.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, current within scope and investigation date within last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and SAP approval within a reasonable period.
• 2 years of experience utilizing IBM DOORS and Dassault CAMEO.
• 2 years of experience developing system architectures and MBSE processes.
• 2 years of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test, and V&V.
• 2 years of experience linking requirements to design elements, traceability matrices, and change impact analysis.
• 2 years of experience in Cybersecurity Framework/CMMC or NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53

Responsibilities

• Serve as a System Engineer, proficient in Cyber Security supporting high-level technical and practical expertise for the development of support equipment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, plan, implement, and assess cyber security controls, policies, and processes per NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance.
• Provide systems engineering expertise to design, integration, and testing of support equipment and cyber requirements.
• Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and develop solutions.
• Participate in team reviews of requirements, design, and implementation plans prior to deployment.
• Ensure product requirements integrate into total systems solutions considering schedule and cost.
• Present solutions to customers and senior management with audience-tailored material.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IBM DOORS

Dassault CAMEO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to join the team located in Roy, UT in support of the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

What You Will Get To Do

• Serve as a System Engineer, proficient in Cyber Security supporting high-level technical and practical expertise for the development of support equipment.
• The selected candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have a good track record as a self-motivated, driven contributor who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of cyber security controls, policies, and processes compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
• Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of support equipment, providing guidance and assistance with the design and development of cyber requirements.
• Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to Sentinel needs.
• Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design, and implementation plans prior to deployment.
• Assist with ensuring the product requirements integrate into the total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Present solutions to customers and senior management using tailored material based on the audience.

This position requires practical experience in developing and implementing a security baseline and must be able to communicate its significance and relevance in a clear, detailed manner.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 2 years of experience utilizing tools such as IBM DOORS© and Dassault CAMEO.
• 2 years of experience developing system architectures and implementing MBSE processes.
• 2 years of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test, and validation and verification.
• 2 years of experience linking requirements to design elements, traceability matrices, and change impact analysis.
• 2 years of experience in Cybersecurity Framework/CMMC or NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• One of the following DoD 8570 IAM II/III Certifications (CompTIA SecurityX (CASP), CISSP, CSSLP, CAP, GLSC, CASP CE).
• One of the following DoD 8140 Intermediate Level Certifications for Security Architect (i.e., CompTIA+ SecurityX/CASP+, CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC or equivalent)
• Experience in modeling and analyzing cybersecurity with Agile methodologies.
• Certification at or exceeding IASAE level 1 (CISSP or CASP or CSSLP minimum and CISSP-ISSEP for Level III)
• Demonstrated application of DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives, approaches to cyber security, knowledge of security procedures, IATT and ATO requirements.

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.

Sentinel Systems

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.