Sentinel - Systems Engineer (SCRM Vulnerability Assessment)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer SCRM Vulnerability Assessment to support the SSE team in Roy, UT. The role focuses on applying vulnerability assessments to COTs hardware and software, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The position requires a Secret clearance, a relevant degree, and 2+ years in related fields. The work includes cross-functional collaboration, development of improved testing capabilities, and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in the above disciplines is acceptable.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance within scope.
• Minimum 2 years of combined experience in software engineering, software/hardware testing, or systems security engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments against COTs hardware/software.
• Review, interpret, and communicate vulnerability assessment results.
• Participate in customer meetings and working groups.
• Contribute to improving assessment capabilities through new methodologies, processes, and tools.

Skills

Software Engineering

Hardware Testing

Systems Security Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Test Planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in the above disciplines

Tools

Kali Linux

Metasploit

NESSUS

ACAS

OpenVAS

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes.

Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

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 is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer SCRM Vulnerability Assessment to support our Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team.

This position will be located in Roy, UT.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform vulnerability assessments against COTs hardware / software
• Review, Interpret, and Communicate vulnerability assessment results
• Participate in a variety of working groups, customer meetings
• Contributes to the ongoing enhancement of assessment capabilities through the development and implementation of improved methodology, processes, infrastructure, tools, and deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in one of the following or equivalent disciplines: Software Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in the above disciplines with 0 years of related experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (<6 years), with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Minimum 2 years of combined experience in software engineering, software or hardware testing, systems security engineering, or electrical engineering, or 0 years with a Master’s degree in the above fields.
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within 6 months of starting in the position.
• Familiarity of developing, documenting, and executing formal test plans and procedures, with a specific focus on vulnerability/penetration testing and counterfeit part assurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Any of the following certifications: OSCP, GREM, PenTest+ or comparable industry-recognized certifications
• Experience utilizing penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools (Kali Linux / Metasploit / NESSUS / ACAS / OpenVAS / Etc.)
• Experience validating software configurations (STIG / OpenSCAP)
• Experience with software forensics activities / processes
• Experience with SCRM chain of custody processes / procedures
• Experience in software or hardware reverse engineering and exploratory reconnaissance
• Experience performing with OSINT analysis
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools to trace security requirements to test verification
• Experience in bridging SW and HW in cross-disciplinary testing.

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
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

This position’s 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.