Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Schaumburg, IL

198d • $121,400 - $182,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. The position is located in Boulder, CO - Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver. We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Advanced Programs team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity practices, technologies, and frameworks. As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, you will lead initiatives to protect our systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and maintaining secure systems to safeguard our organization's sensitive information. Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with system end-users, customers, other project engineers and software developers, as well as possess good written and verbal communication skills. This position is on-site with no remote option. No relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT/IAM II certification.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience; 3 years of related experience with a Masters or PhD; 9+ years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on a SAP/SCI Program.
• Familiarity with the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and associated family of documents.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGS/Benchmarks and SCAP Compliance Checker.
• Familiarity in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity Lifecycle to include identifying controls and overlays, generating testable requirements, providing analysis of vulnerabilities.
• Working Knowledge and ability to configure Tenable Security Center/Nessus.
• Familiarity with a SIEM (e.g., Splunk, LogRhythm, etc.).
• Familiarity with Linux and basic security concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows and basic security concepts.
• Exposure to Host-Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS).
• Exposure to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Familiarity with Identity/Authentication management tools and concepts.
• Basic understand of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
• Zero-Trust Familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure.
• Lead efforts to secure systems, networks, and applications against cyber threats.
• Conduct security assessments, and vulnerability analysis.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and technologies.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and support to cross-functional teams.
• Handle incident response and security breach investigations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Train and educate staff on cybersecurity best practices.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree