Systems Security Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) (OKC)

ngc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 103,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Oklahoma City is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal) to lead system security across acquisition and development lifecycles, with emphasis on Program Protection, SCRM, and counterfeit prevention, in a fast-changing environment. The role requires RMF, NIST, CNSSI guidance experience, and the ability to interface with IPTs and suppliers; Agile experience is a plus.

U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with US Government SSE activities (security requirements, risk management, secure architecture).
• Experience with Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk, and Counterfeit Parts prevention plans; criticality analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Program Protection and SCRM to manage supply chain risk and perform vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and update protection, risk, and counterfeit prevention plans and BOMs.
• Support security documentation, briefings, and auditing with agile methodology.

Skills

Program Protection

Supply Chain Risk Mgmt

Counterfeit Prevention

Cybersecurity engineering

RMF processes

Agile development

Education

Bachelor in STEM

Master in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Systems Security Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Oklahoma City, OK.

In this role, you will be responsible for System Security Engineering across all phases of a system’s acquisition / development lifecycle. You will need a strong background in Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention to be successful. You also will need experience with Cybersecurity engineering and implementations based on US Government standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies and guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Leverage your strong background in Program Protection, managing Supply Chain Risk, and conducting supply chain vulnerability and risk assessments
• Develop/update Program Protection Implementation Plan(s), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plans, and Counterfeit Prevention Plan(s).
• Perform supply chain vulnerability and risk assessments, document findings and recommend mitigations/countermeasures
• Develop/refine Hardware/Software Bill of Materials and conduct Criticality Analysis of system components
• Monitor system changes impacted through the supply chain
• Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports
• Support inquiries into, and auditing of, suppliers
• Drawing upon your knowledge and experience using systems security engineering methodologies and techniques.
• Preparing technical documents, provide briefings, attend security-related working groups, support ongoing authorization efforts including development of supporting documentation, develop procedures, and work in a fast-changing dynamic environment with minimal direction.
• Responsible for System Security Engineering (SSE) duties as assigned and to provide technical leadership in Program Protection (countermeasures), Supply Chain Risk Management, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention planning activities
• Comfortable working in an Agile Development environment.
• Interface with other cyber functional areas, internal company management and executives with a focus on effective program execution and mission assurance. Serves as a technical liaison and/or external spokesperson.

This position may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal Level, based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year experience.
• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of experience OR Master of science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, OR a Doctorate in a STEM discipline and 4 years of experience.
• Must have experience with US Government System Security Engineering activities (security requirements engineering, risk assessment and management, secure architecture design, implementation and verification activities)
• Must have experience with developing, executing, and managing Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention plans as well as performing Criticality Analysis of system components.
• Must have experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), development of System Security Plans, Assessment Reports, attack path modeling, and mitigation strategies
• Must have experience working with, and providing oversight and guidance to junior engineers and different IPTs and Suppliers/Subcontractors in support of design development, implementation, and test/verification activities
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Must have a DoD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with embedded computing environments and technologies
• Experience with cloud computing environments and technologies
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo or other similar system modeling tools
• Familiarity with DoDI 5000.02 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework), DODI 5200.44 (Protection of Mission Critical Functions to Achieve Trusted Systems and Networks), DoDI 5000.83 (Technology and Program Protection to Maintain Technological Advantage), NIST SP 800-161 (Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations), DoD Program Protection Plan and Guidance
• Experience applying agile methodologies to the development of cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Familiarity with U.S Government Anti-Tamper (AT) processes and implementations
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance to include a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $102,600.00 - $153,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $127,900.00 - $191,900.00The 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.