Cyber Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level)

Northrop Grumman•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•$122,800 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Cyber Systems 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.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional 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
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Must have a DODD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)