Cyber Systems Engineer-AHT

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

1d•$96,300 - $144,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to join its Cybersecurity Team supporting the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program. The preferred candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable program security requirements throughout the system development lifecycle. The individual will collaborate with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and other functional organizations to interpret security requirements, access compliance, identify gaps and risks, and develop and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience – OR – master’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of cyber systems experience.
Active Secret security clearance required.
Must currently possess DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g. Security+ CE).
Experience working with software developers and/or vendors as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supporting preparation and presentation of cybersecurity and systems engineering materials for program reviews, working groups, and stakeholder discussions.
Familiar with the Software Development Lifecycle and software security best practices.
Experience with network design, including IP subnetting and protocols.
Experience working in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment with customer involvement.
Coordinate with systems engineering, software, integration/test, configuration management, and program stakeholders to support cybersecurity execution across the system lifecycle.
Apply systems thinking to evaluate cybersecurity impacts across system architecture, operational constraints, and mission needs.
Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) and experience in conducting system security assessments outlined through the RMF process.
Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports.
Interface with internal management, other cyber functional areas, and other internal and external stakeholders as a technical liaison.