Pr. Cyber Systems Engineer - Top Secret (Space/Satellite Systems)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION
ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE:
Top SecretTRAVEL: No**Description**Join Northrop Grumman on our
continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land,
sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice
is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate
professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest
challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing
our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining
Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we
have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your
career today.This experienced position for a Principal Cyber
Systems Engineer who executes System Security Engineering tasks in
support of Space Programs, with responsibilities across all system
segments -- Space Segment, Communications Segment, Ground Segment,
and in some cases User Segment. This position is based in our
Gilbert, Arizona facility and is focused on securing internal space
vehicle test laboratories, Integration & Test environments,
Research & Development environments, as well as space systems that
are designed, manufactured, and shipped to customers.+ Working as
part of an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement,
and deliver solutions that satisfy cybersecurity criteria including
NIST 800-171, NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its
associated controls catalog NIST 800-53, including variations such
as ICD-503 and/or JSIG. Enhancements to these criteria to
demonstrate CyberResilience and/or CyberSurvivability are also
commonly required in support of: satellite systems, communications
links, and ground command & control (C2) systems. Applications must
demonstrated the ability to secure very complex systems, beyond
internal test labs and other development enclaves.+ Allocating
system-level requirements (commonly expressed as security
controls), which includes working as part of the systems
engineering team to decompose system-level security requirements
across relevant Segments, Subsystems and down to specific
Components.+ This allocation process includes requirements
associated with secure program protection requirements across
Systems Security Engineering specialty areas, or the following
disciplines: Software Security Assurance, TEMPEST, RED/BLACK
Separation, COMSEC Key Management, and cryptographic component
integration/development. (There is limited exposure to these
techniques in our internal, unclassified engineering labs.)+
Performing Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and preparing Systems
Security Plan (SSP) documentation for enclaves/environments that
support development, integration & test of complex space systems,
including Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Control
Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Security Assessment
Plans/Reports.+ Contributing to systems development activities,
specifically hardening systems to meet secure baseline
requirements, such as DISA STIGs or CIS Benchmarks, for Commercial,
Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technologies. And/or supporting, cognizant
engineers in the hardening of custom-built hardware/software.+
Preparing and Executing assessment procedures to verify conformance
with Commercial, Federal Civilian agency, Department of Defense
(DoD), Intelligence Community, IA/Cyber security controls, and or
survivability requirements, as required based on the specified
customer/system requirements and risk threshold.+ Performing
systems engineering, integration, and test activities for
security-critical components, such as firewalls, anti-virus,
HIDS/NIDS/HIPS, Cross Domain Solutions, cryptographic devices, and
controlled interfaces.+ Conducting secure system maintenance
activities as a privileged user, specifically but not limited to
performing, routine audit log reviews, scanning for
vulnerabilities, and confirming patches applied to COTS
software.**Basic Qualifications:**+ Bachelors Degree in STEM
Science Technology Engineering Math field+ 5 years IT security
experience, any federally regulated industry+ Implementing the Risk
Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800-37 using NIST 800-53 controls
in unclassified environments (alternatively using the NIST 800-171
for CMMC compliance)+ Securing systems composed of COTS HW/SW+
STEM-focused Masters Degree can substitute for experience+ Any DoD
8570 IT Security certification+ Must have U.S. Citizenship with
current or active Top Secret clearance**Preferred
Qualifications:**+ Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering,
Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering+ 4 years Cyber Systems
Engineering experience in the Defense Aerospace Industry
performing:+ Security requirements analysis and decomposition+
Hardening systems composed of both COTS and Custom HW/SW+ Exposure
to national security requirements for classified systems.+ CISSP
Certification+ Active DoD security clearance, at any level, or USG
position of public trust.+ Demonstrated knowledge of Systems
Engineering processes, applying security to embedded systems,
engineering review milestones and SDLC.\#AZSpaceSalary Range:
$99,500.00 - $149,300.00Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees
and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages
employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S.
Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be
vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious
accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government
action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate
under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop
Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.We are a pioneering
company.With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and
space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the
future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as
your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you
every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with
people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we
share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and
engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers
worldwide.
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