Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Top Secret

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to work on exciting new next generation technologies and their rapid deployment to end users. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our El Segundo, CA location.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site. 

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and Assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs and concerns, security requirements, and associated verification/validation methods

• Author, support and maintain cybersecurity program documentation & RMF package documentation: Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Risk Assessment Report, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Plan Of Actions & Milestones, etc.

• Implement and review cyber requirement decomposition / derivation, traceability and verification/validation methods

• Support the architecture and design of cybersecurity requirements and protections

• Provide cybersecurity system engineering implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams/implementers

• Provide security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts with the objective to reduce errors, flaws, and weakness that may constitute security vulnerability leading to unacceptable asset loss and consequences

• Identify, quantify, and evaluate the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience

• Must have a Security+ certification or greater

• Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment

• Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.

• Experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and the system development life cycle.

• Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.

• Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO.

• Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.g. Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Active TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

• Previous cybersecurity, Information Assurance experience, and/or system administration experience

• Active Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification

• VMware environment experience and certification

• Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution and high availability

• Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure

• Systems administration experience, to include VMWare, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi

• Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution and high availability

• VCP (-DCV preferred) or VCAP certification

• A keen eye for problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional communication and teamwork skills

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Primary 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.