Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSE)

Northrop Grumman•Oklahoma City, OK

72d•$82,600 - $123,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSE) to join their Systems Engineering organization in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, the CSE will assess software and hardware for vulnerabilities, develop automation for cybersecurity processes, and investigate complex technical issues. The CSE will also guide and support the security layout/architecture, influence the selection and development of security tools, and evaluate implementations to identify security risks and verify cybersecurity protections. Additionally, the CSE will guide and support the development of cybersecurity verification efforts to ensure protections and capabilities are functional, effective, and complete. This opportunity is contingent on program funding, and start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experience.
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 experience in Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and evaluation.
Must have knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NSS/CSA PM 9-12 and JSIG.

Nice To Haves

Program cleared
CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, Security+
Foundational knowledge and experience with core systems engineering principles, including: Requirements development, allocation, and traceability; Verification and validation planning and execution; Engineering Change Processes.
Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments during design changes, capability upgrades, and/or baseline reviews.
Experience performing system vulnerability scans utilizing tools such ACAS, and automated STIG tools such as Evaluate STIG or Security Compliance Checker.
Experience with networking technologies, router and switch configurations, troubleshooting and security / vulnerability assessments.
Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Solve complex technical problems involving cybersecurity concepts.
Assess software static code analysis results.
Complete Cybersecurity Impact Appraisals/Evaluations on hardware/software projects.
Generating and maintaining appropriate artifacts for Air Force authorization decisions.
Experience performing system vulnerability scans utilizing tools such as ACAS and STIGs.
Experience performing manual STIG / SRG verifications on disparate types of equipment including collecting and evaluating findings.