Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer - 20433
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03) or Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-04) for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The Systems Security Engineering team member will perform vulnerability and risk analysis and mitigation for the overall program, including system security vulnerability assessments, and communicate results to relevant stakeholders. The role supports the SSE Risk Assessment Team and program initiatives throughout the program life cycle. The position requires travel approximately 10% of the time and follows a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong time-management and organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate future challenges. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and SAP access within a reasonable time determined by the company. The position may be filled at either level. At the T-03 level, the stated education and experience combinations are a STEM bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, a master's degree and 3 years, or a Ph.D. and 1 year. At the T-04 level, the combinations are a STEM bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, a master's degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company.
- Demonstrable experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrable experience creating risks and developing mitigation plans.
- Strong written communication skills and experience developing documentation.
- For T-03: STEM bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, master's degree and 3 years, or Ph.D. and 1 year.
- For T-04: STEM bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, master's degree and 6 years, or Ph.D. and 4 years.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, and ability to anticipate future challenges.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience researching, analyzing, and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities.
- Experience communicating effectively and clearly presenting technical approaches and findings.
- Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection practices.
- Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
- Experience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37.
- Experience in operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), or physical security analysis, including facilities analysis and security management.
- Experience applying Program Protection principles to U.S. Government Defense Programs and knowledge of applying SSE principles across security measures such as cybersecurity, counterfeit awareness, anti-tamper, HW/SW assurance, and OPSEC to protect critical program information.
- Experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems.
- Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses.
- Familiarity with DODI 5200.44.
- Experience performing Cybersecurity Risk Assessments.
- Experience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to U.S. Government Defense Programs and/or U.S. Military Programs.
Responsibilities
- Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in executing program initiatives.
- Review and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders.
- Assess system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycle and propose mitigations.
- Execute Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments.
- Support MDT with other duties as assigned.
- Communicate system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation results to relevant stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Possible relocation assistance
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
