Systems Security Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) (OKC)

Northrop Grumman•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$102,600 - $191,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) to join their Systems Engineering organization in Oklahoma City, OK. This role is responsible for System Security Engineering across all phases of a system’s acquisition/development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention. The position requires experience with Cybersecurity engineering and implementations based on US Government standards, NIST, CNSSI, and RMF processes. This role may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal Level. The opportunity is contingent on program funding, and start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Requirements

Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year experience.
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of experience OR Master of science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, OR a Doctorate in a STEM discipline and 4 years of experience.
Must have experience with US Government System Security Engineering activities (security requirements engineering, risk assessment and management, secure architecture design, implementation and verification activities).
Must have experience with developing, executing, and managing Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention plans as well as performing Criticality Analysis of system components.
Must have experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), development of System Security Plans, Assessment Reports, attack path modeling, and mitigation strategies.
Must have experience working with, and providing oversight and guidance to junior engineers and different IPTs and Suppliers/Subcontractors in support of design development, implementation, and test/verification activities.
Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Must have a DoD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded computing environments and technologies.
Experience with cloud computing environments and technologies.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo or other similar system modeling tools.
Familiarity with DoDI 5000.02 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework), DODI 5200.44 (Protection of Mission Critical Functions to Achieve Trusted Systems and Networks), DoDI 5000.83 (Technology and Program Protection to Maintain Technological Advantage), NIST SP 800-161 (Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations), DoD Program Protection Plan and Guidance.
Experience applying agile methodologies to the development of cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems.
Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals.
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Familiarity with U.S Government Anti-Tamper (AT) processes and implementations.
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance to include a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

Responsibilities

Leverage strong background in Program Protection, managing Supply Chain Risk, and conducting supply chain vulnerability and risk assessments.
Develop/update Program Protection Implementation Plan(s), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plans, and Counterfeit Prevention Plan(s).
Perform supply chain vulnerability and risk assessments, document findings and recommend mitigations/countermeasures.
Develop/refine Hardware/Software Bill of Materials and conduct Criticality Analysis of system components.
Monitor system changes impacted through the supply chain.
Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports.
Support inquiries into, and auditing of, suppliers.
Prepare technical documents, provide briefings, attend security-related working groups, support ongoing authorization efforts including development of supporting documentation, develop procedures, and work in a fast-changing dynamic environment with minimal direction.
Provide technical leadership in Program Protection (countermeasures), Supply Chain Risk Management, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention planning activities.
Interface with other cyber functional areas, internal company management and executives with a focus on effective program execution and mission assurance.
Serve as a technical liaison and/or external spokesperson.