Staff Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 5

VulnU; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 177,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

18 weeks parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 5 to lead cyber product development on an Internal Research and Development team. You will author critical artifacts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive secure, auditable system designs.

You will apply advanced engineering methods, communicate clearly with leadership, and mentor others while operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 12+ years of related experience, or Master’s STEM with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls in software development.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or higher) at start; ability to travel ~10%.
• Familiar with SP 800-218/190/53, ZTA, POA&M, SCTM, and DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of cyber technical products on an IRAD team.
• Author and deliver Cyber Body of Evidence (BOE) and provide status updates to leadership.
• Coordinate with systems, software, and mission teams to align models with tech direction.
• Communicate risks, assumptions, and recommendations to engineering and leadership.
• Perform system integration, verification, validation, cost and risk analyses, and supportability evaluations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Systems engineering

Communication

Agile

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's STEM degree

Master's STEM degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

# Staff Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 5Northrop Grumman · northropgrumman.comCategory: Security EngineeringLocation: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs · United States-Colorado-Boulder · United States-Alabama-HuntsvilleLevel: Staff / PrincipalSalary: $177,000 – $292,100Clearance: Secret## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Retirement match* 18 weeks parental leaveRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position can be located on-site in Boulder, CO, Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: As a Cyber Systems Engineer lead on an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) team, you will be responsible for the development and execution of the program’s cyber technical products. Partners with other disciplines and program teams on implementing a sound, secure environment and product. Key Responsibilities: Main author of program Cyber Body of Evidence (BOE) which is a customer deliverable.Provide regular status updates and flag blockers to upper leadership to drive timely resolution.Translate mission needs and technical objectives into clear artifacts.Partner with systems, software, and mission teams to align models to evolving technical direction.Effective communication and organization skills to clearly communicate technical insights, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience or a Master’s STEM degree and 10 years of related experience, or 8 years with a PhD.Familiarity with implementing cybersecurity controls in software developmentEffective communicator and the ability to decompose cybersecurity requirements into actionable tasksPrevious experience with generating cybersecurity body of evidence and associated artifactsFamiliar with: Software Assurance, SP 800-218, SP 800-190, SP 800-53, ZTA, POA&M development, SCTM developmentExperience in Agile methodologiesExperience with use of DevOps tools such as Jira, BitBucket, Confluence, etc.Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.Applicants must have a current active U.S. Government issued Secret or higher security clearance at the time of application (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Clearance is required to start. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Cyber Systems Engineering or related technical field.Previous work on DoD military development and production programsAble to work independently with minimal direction and act as team lead for larger test effortsExperience in research, advanced development, campaign, or early-stage concept work.Demonstrated ability to solve difficult technical problems with creativity, discipline, and urgency.Experience contributing across cross-functional teams without direct authority. Salary Range Per Location:Colorado Springs, CO: $177,000.00 - $256,600.00Boulder, CO: $194,700.00 - $292,100.00Huntsville, AL: $185,900.00 - $278,900.00 #COSpace#HSVSpace#SpaceSoftwareJobs#SpaceSysEngJobs#SpaceEngJobsPrimary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $292,100.00The 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.