Staff Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

107d • $188,200 - $282,200

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will support Development and Sustainment programs and will identify cybersecurity risks and design, develop, integrate, test, and verify system security solutions. The candidate will be responsible for identifying cybersecurity risks, working with stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation, and driving the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system. The candidate will leverage leadership skills to engage their customer counterpart as well as other stakeholders to drive improvements into the weapon system’s cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate is not only an experienced technical leader with exceptional skills in communication and stakeholder engagement, but they are also a highly motivated self-starter. This role is located on-site in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will require up to 25% travel in support of program needs.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field and at least 12 years of related experience, or Master's degree in STEM field and at least 10 years related experience, or PhD degree in STEM field and at least 8 years related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Experience in several Systems Engineering areas: Technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management.
• Experience in preparing, presenting, and leading discussion of system engineering materials during formal program reviews.
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change.
• Experience in developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management, including verification and validation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and working with stakeholders to prioritize and address findings.
• Experience in developing processes and standards to ensure the development of secure products.
• Experience in assessing systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Experience in implementing cybersecurity scanning and assessment tools like ACAS or Nessus.
• Experience in developing cybersecurity compliance packages.

Responsibilities

• Support Development and Sustainment programs.
• Identify cybersecurity risks and design, develop, integrate, test, and verify system security solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation.
• Drive the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system.
• Engage customer counterparts and other stakeholders to drive improvements into the weapon system’s cybersecurity posture.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree