Sr Pr. Cyber Systems Engineer (CSSE) TS/SCI - Space Systems (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Cyber/Systems Security Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of space technology. In this dynamic position, you'll be responsible for integrating security features into spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with stringent national security standards. Your expertise in cybersecurity will be essential as you lead efforts in developing critical documentation and present technical findings during key engineering reviews. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that will impact generations to come, all while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. If you're ready to make a difference in the aerospace industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 9 years IT security experience or 7 years with a Master's degree.
• CISSP Certification is required.
• Commitment to on-site work in restricted facilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design security features for spacecraft subsystems.
• Lead Cyber/SSE effort in developing program CDRLs.
• Support technical presentations during engineering milestone reviews.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

PKI and Certificates

Secure Boot Implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cybersecurity Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Requisition ID: R10184862

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SCI

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 2

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. 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.

This position is for a Cyber/Systems Security Engineer (C/SSE) for a Space Segment-focused program where the CSSE provides technical excellence for a new space program. The CSSE’s core goal is architecting, designing, and building security features into spacecraft “bus” subsystems, components, and flight software. Prior knowledge and experience applying Cyber/SSE principles to complex, embedded systems in the early system development phase of the lifecycle are essential. The CSSE is responsible for Cyber CDRL development to document the security design of this new system. Strong technical qualifications are required with demonstrated ability to write and speak succinctly and accurately. As this is a national security mission, all applications must have “active SCI” sponsorship.

Additional Responsibilities for the Sr Pr Cyber/SSE:

• Working independently as a CSSE SME in a structured engineering environment, where the CSSE decomposes system-level security requirements/controls; interleaves criteria from Cyber Survivability/Resilience, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or System/Technical Requirements Document (SRD or TRD); and allocates Cyber/SSE requirements to segment/subsystem/component specifications.

• Supporting Cyber/SSE element technical presentations during engineering milestone reviews – SRR, PDR, CDR, and PSR in accordance with our internal Cyber Systems Engineering Standards document.

• Understanding of Space/Ground interface control documents and security-relevant connectivity considerations at physical, electrical, and logical layers. Preparing and coordinating Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs) where necessary.

• Mastery of PKI and certificates and understanding how this technology may be used for digital signatures to verify integrity and non-repudiation.

• Mastery of RED/BLACK boundary definition, TEMPEST considerations, Crypto units, Cross Domain Solutions, and Controlled Interfaces within complex systems.

• Leading the Cyber/SSE effort in the development of program CDRLs including RMF SSP, Key & Certificate Management Plan (KCMP), Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP), and Cybersecurity Strategy.

• Understanding the challenges related to implementing Secure Boot within complex systems, composed of custom hardware and software.

• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field and 9 years IT security (Cybersecurity) experience in support of USG programs (or 7 years with a Masters; Or 4 years w/ a PhD.) Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

• 5 years technical leadership experience.

• CISSP Certification.

• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes and milestones; understanding the requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation process.

• Must have a commitment to working on-site, in restricted access facilities.

• Must have U.S. Citizenship, with active Top Secret clearance with SCI at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 9 years Cyber/SSE experience in Defense Aerospace Industry, building new systems.

• 5 years experience working within restricted program areas.

• Demonstrated engineering experience participating in Systems Engineering milestone reviews, as the Cyber CDRL primary author.

Salary Range: $151,100 - $226,700

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.