Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Mission Lead (24-306)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado; On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer, where you'll lead efforts in enhancing cybersecurity for critical missile defense systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on revolutionary technologies that safeguard national security while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. You'll implement cutting-edge cyber solutions, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent security protocols. If you possess a bold mindset and a passion for innovation, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a role that combines technical expertise with strategic oversight, all within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required to start.
• 9 years' experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement system hardening and monitoring to counter cybersecurity threats.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

System Hardening

Vulnerability Management

Network Protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Engineering

Master’s Degree in Cyber Engineering

13 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ACAS Security Scans

End-Point-Security

GPOs

STIGs

Job description

Requisition ID: R10173095

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Mission Lead (24-306) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight.

Operates under the Cybersecurity Chief Engineer's general technical direction/oversight to implement Cyber capabilities intended to reduce open vulnerabilities across Dev Labs and Ops systems. This position increases the program's ability to meet customer expectations and emphasizes end-product compliance in the OPS environment. Partners with MDA and C2 NT stakeholders to drive Closure and Extension PACs on eMASS for active POA&Ms and Cyber Task Orders (CTOs).

Essential Functions:

• Implement system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and capabilities to counter emerging cybersecurity threats.

• Implements various cyber platforms, including security information and event management (SIEM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), ACAS security scans, End-Point-Security, and other cyber tools & platforms to accelerate remediation actions for high/critical vulnerabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• An active Secret clearance is required to start.

• 9 years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related field; 7 years' experience with a master’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related field; or 13 years' experience in lieu of a degree.

• DoD 8140 certification at IASAE - Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required.

• Strong working knowledge of IA concepts including patch management, two-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, and defense-in-depth.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships, technical document preparation, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong Cybersecurity analysis background to include Identity and Access Management methodologies, vulnerability management, compliance management, database, and enterprise information security infrastructure.

• Experience in cybersecurity requirements evaluation and validation.

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity systems engineering principles.

• Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP) and directory services (e.g., DNS).

• Knowledge of STIG application and hardening operating systems.

• Experience in Cyber threat assessment and risk management of a mission system.

• Knowledge of cyber operations and operational impacts.

• Experience in Continuous Monitoring and Authorization activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hardening Windows and Linux servers and workstations by GPOs, IAVMs, and STIGs is highly desired.

• Familiarity with creating/updating A&A packages is desired.

• Network design and software engineering background is a plus.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,600

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.