Principal / Cyber Systems Engineer

Job Description We are looking for an Early Career to Mid-Level Cybersecurity Professional to join our Cybersecurity Integrated Product team (IPT) who will maintain an enhanced focus on ground segment cloud infrastructure and/or the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical software applications in 100% Agile Development and Operational environment(s) from design through decommissioning.

In this role, you will operate as a security engineer supporting an established, large-scale space program and mission set. You will work closely with the integrated product teams to develop and decompose software security requirements, technical architectures, system designs and provide technical oversight to the organization.

Finally, you will collaborate with the Platform Deployment team supporting the implementation of secure infrastructure, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and achieving accreditation & sustainment of a private cloud infrastructure. This is a multi-role job requisition looking to fill both ISSE and ISSO positions.

If you thrive on ownership, strategic thinking, customer engagement, and creative solutioning, this role is for you! Job Responsibilities Working in an Agile engineering environment, where you will lead the design, development, and/or implementation of secure systems. Continuously ensure systems are compliant with program security requirements.

Working in an Agile engineering environment, where you may assist in identifying, prioritizing, and/or guiding strategic oversight of software security requirements; to include triage of Static Code Analysis (SCA) tool findings (e.g. Fortify) and assist in prioritizing the findings as technical debt in the Software Development LifeCycle (SwDLC) backlog Advising software development scrum teams on secure coding practices, cybersecurity practices for containerized/orchestrated environments and CI/CD pipelines, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other security best practices.

Conducting security assessments of mission software applications to include code reviews, vulnerability assessments, application security testing, while contributing to the overall security posture of the system and software architecture Assist in the development and implementation of security tools and automation processes; to include Static and Dynamic Code Analysis, Software Dependency Scanning, Compliance and Vulnerability Scanning, Auditing & Event Monitoring Solutions Developing standard Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, such as System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and additional security policies and best practices for application security Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) and experience in conducting system security assessments outlined through the RMF process Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.

Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package.

Basic Qualifications Education: Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree (STEM) with 5 Years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree (STEM) with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD (STEM) with 0 years of relevant experience Cyber Systems Engineer Bachelor's Degree (STEM) with 2 Years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree (STEM) with 0 years of relevant experience Execution: Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, SCI Eligible and U.S.

Citizenship required Understanding of NIST 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), NIST 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems) and OWASP Top 10 (Web Application Security) security controls and the Systems Engineering requirements analysis, decomposition, and analysis process Experience with Cloud Security and Best Practices Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SwDLC), Systems Engineering Review Processes, and System/Software Accreditation Milestones Preferred Qualifications Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Systems Management Possess CISSP, CSSLP, CASP, CISM or equivalent certification 2+ years of experience in the Defense Space Industry Experience and/or Certified in Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience in Application Security, Software Development, DevOps, and/or related field Experience with Embedded (C/C++), Scripting (Python) and Object-Oriented Programming languages (Java); previous development experience preferred Familiarity with Zero-Trust Security Principles and Implementation Approaches Primary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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