Sentinel - Staff Engineer Systems - Network Risk & Compliance Lead - 19787

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

8d•$152,900 - $229,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Engineer to be the Network Risk & Compliance Lead. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation package. The candidate will join the Weapon System Integration (WSI) team under Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT), working on Network Systems Integration (NSI). Under the guidance of the Sentinel Network Lead, the selected candidate will support the NSI team which works to develop program-wide networking governance and standards, develop and/or synthesize network artifacts at the system level (including cross-segment network interfaces, program network architecture, and network documentation), perform program-wide gap assessments for network development, develop handling plans for any identified issues, and provide networking subject matter expertise to areas such as Major Program Event (MPE) reviews, modeling (architecture, simulation, analysis....), and requirements. NSI team purview includes the deliverable network architecture, incremental/test configs (lab networks), & ITF/MIF/VSFB test networks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with Master's degree, 8 years of experience with PhD
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
Familiarity with regulatory mandates such as FISMA, DFARS
4+ years of experience with security assessments and STIG compliance
2+ years of experience with developing network documentation such as security plans
2+ years of experience coordinating/preparing authorizations such as ATOs or SSAAs
2+ years of experience with facilitating RIOs and/or implementing the RMF for a network
CISSP, GSEC, or DoD Cybersecurity Certification (CDP)
6+ years of experience with designing, architecting, and/or deploying complex network infrastructures
2+ years of experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods (including using SysML or UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)
4+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc...
3+ years of strong program execution skills; demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones
5+ years strong partnership/collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team
4+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development
Familiarity with DoD approved routing/switching platforms, DoD security frameworks, NIST 800-53

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a relevant technical specialty
2+ years of experience with DOORS
Experience with ICBMs, Missile Programs, Command and Control, or Communications related programs
Communication and leadership skills and experience leading small teams in a dynamic work environment
Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production
Experience with technical reviews for large-scale and complex system development
Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification

Responsibilities

Drive/facilitate networking Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIOs) and Internal Review Teams (IRTs)
Implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF) across the network
Track open RMF tasks and ensure all findings are closed before each MPE
Ensure all network changes meet the RMF and other regulatory mandates
Coordinate Authority to Operate (ATOs) for program networks
Write Security Plans (SSP), conduct STIG compliance, and manage Security Assessment Report (SAR) closure
Prepare the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA)
Provide networking compliance SME inputs program-wide
Coordinate with other network development teams
Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development
Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables
Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing
Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable
Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies
Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers