Sr/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) Space Systems (COS) - R10194689

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Cyber Systems Engineer, focusing on cybersecurity for space systems. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT security, a strong educational background, and a commitment to on-site work in secure environments. This role offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects in space exploration while enjoying a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 5 years IT security experience for USG programs or equivalent education.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• IAT Level 2 Certification per 8570, e.g. Security+.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building security features into space subsystems.
• Working independently as a Cyber/SSE SME.
• Leading Cyber/SSE effort in the development of program CDRLs.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Technical Leadership

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelors Degree in STEM field

Masters Degree in STEM field

PhD in STEM field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

This Cyber Systems Engineerposition is for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for a Space System training program where the ISSE provides cybersecurity subject matter expertise for a new system boundary. The ISSE’s goal is designing and building security features into space subsystems and ground software. Prior knowledge and experience applying Cyber/SSEprinciples to complex systems in the late system lifecycle phase is essential. The CSSE is responsible for Cyber CDRL maintenance to update documentation for the training system. As the CSSE, strong technical qualifications are required with demonstrated ability to write and speak succinctly and accurately.

Additional Responsibilities for the ISSE:

• Working independently as a Cyber/SSE 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/software specifications.
• 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 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:
  • RMF SSP including SCTM, RAR, POAMs and relevant artifacts (Incident Response Plan, Contingency Plan, ConMon Plan, as required).
• Manually executing DISA STIG checks for embedded and COTS environments, including knowledge of cloud computing environments. Developing security controlVerification Procedures and/or mappings to existing requirements.
• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of, in accordance with security policiesand procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package (SSP).

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Engineer:

• Bachelors Degree in STEM field with5 years IT security (Cybersecurity) experience in support of USG programs (or 3 years of experience w/ a Masters, or 1 year w/ a PhD).Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have U.S. Citizenship, with active TS/SCI clearance
• IAT Level 2 Certification per 8570, e.g. Security+
• Must Have a Commitment to working on-site, in restricted access facilities
• Prior knowledge and experience applying Cyber/SSEprinciples to complex systems in the late system lifecycle phase
  

Sr. Principal Engineer:

• Bachelors Degree in STEM field with 9 years IT security (Cybersecurity) experience in support of USG programs (or 7 years of experience w/ a Masters, or 4 years w/ a PhD).Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have U.S. Citizenship, with active TS/SCI clearance
• IAT Level 2 Certification per 8570, e.g. Security+
• Must Have a Commitment to working on-site, in restricted access facilities
• Prior knowledge and experience applying Cyber/SSEprinciples to complex systems in the late system lifecycle phase

Preferred Qualifications:

• 9 years Cyber/SSE experience in Defense Aerospace Industry, building new systems
• 5 years experience working within restricted program areas
• 2 years technical leadership experience
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes and milestones; understanding of the requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation process.
• Demonstrated engineering experience participating in Systems Engineering milestone reviews, as the Cyber CDRL primary author.

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft.We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants.Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

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

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $155,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $196,000.00The 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.