Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Security Tester (25-476)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Security Tester (25-476) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, located in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, is essential in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not include relocation support and requires working on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by linking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

We are seeking a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team. This role demands a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in Cybersecurity engineering and testing methodologies, capable of solving complex problems in a fast-paced DoD operational computing environment. The ideal candidate will be a versatile contributor who thrives in collaborative environments and demonstrates innovation, leadership, and adaptability.

To join our team and contribute to our mission-critical projects, you must be ready to bring your technical expertise, ingenuity, and ability to deliver solutions in complex DoD environments.

Essential Functions:

The Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer will be responsible for: 

• Designing, developing, testing, certifying, and delivering secure systems as part of an integrated Cybersecurity team
• Performing unit-level, art-level, and solution-level release testing
• Managing testing activities at the Cyber Test Facility (CTF)
• Utilizing their thorough knowledge of cybersecurity tools, patch management solutions, and security auditing tools to develop secure system designs
• Providing input and interpretation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, including success criteria
• Writing concise test steps, generating other technical documentation, and maintaining adherence to Common Criteria, NIST, and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) methodologies
• Experience serving in project leadership roles, representing the organization as primary customer contact on significant technical matters
• Collaborating effectively with systems engineers, software developers, and network engineers
• Leveraging change and configuration management systems to coordinate updates and maintain version control
• Thorough understanding of RMF and the ability to interpret requirements
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and automated testing frameworks
• Experience implementing best practices in Common Criteria, NIST, and NIAP methodologies
• Competency in writing test cases and creating relevant technical documentation
• Extensive expertise to solve complex and unique problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
• Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision and deliver results aligned with organizational objectives
• Strong communication skills to engage with interdisciplinary teams
• Salary range in Huntsville: $144,200 - $216,400
• Salary range in Colorado Springs: $137,400 - $206,000

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Applicants must hold a current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.), which is required to start
• Ideal technical experience in tools
• Test background, along with familiarity with two or more of the following tools:

- ACAS, HBSS, ArcSight (SIEM), Endgame, CyberArk, ICAP, Multi-Factor Authentication, UserLock, BitLocker, WSUS, Satellite, BigFix

• Operating Systems Experience With:

- RHEL (Linux), Windows 10, Windows Servers

• RBAC Patching experience, including handling Active Directory, GPOs, and BigFix
• Agile roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner (PO), or Agilest
• Exposure to test automation frameworks
• Familiarity with scanning and network assessment tools such as Ansible and vulnerability scanning solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile Experience Is Highly Desirable:

• Knowledge Of Stigs

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman provide flexibility and control, allowing you to select options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

·         Health Plan

·         Savings Plan

·         Paid Time Off

·         Education Assistance

• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $216,400.00The 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.