Lead Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Overview:
  • Category: Information Technology
  • Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: Not Available
  • Shift: 1st Shift
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Positions Available: 3

At Northrop Grumman, we offer our team members exceptional opportunities to engage in groundbreaking systems that influence lives globally, both now and for future generations. Our innovative and creative ethos has positioned us at the leading edge of numerous technological milestones in our nation's journey—from pioneering transatlantic flights to developing stealth technology and achieving lunar landings. We seek individuals with visionary ideas, bravery, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in shaping the future while enjoying the journey. Our environment fosters intellectual curiosity, diverse thinking, and authenticity, driving us to accomplish what others deem unachievable. Our workforce is not merely part of history; they are actively creating it.

Note: This position is contingent upon successful contract award and funding.

Role Description:

The selected candidate will engage in cybersecurity system security engineering tasks that support all stages of system development, focusing on Cybersecurity/Systems Security Engineering and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Key responsibilities include:

  • Facilitating system security requirements, architecture, design, development, evaluation, certification, and accreditation.
  • Collaborating with Product Teams to ensure secure operating systems, applications, networks, hardware, and databases.
  • Conducting routine maintenance, including patch management.
  • Executing vulnerability assessments and addressing identified issues.
  • Implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Managing multiple concurrent tasks effectively.
  • Applying risk management principles to reduce vulnerabilities in security frameworks.
  • Preparing Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation, including baselines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
  • Performing standard systems administration duties, such as password resets and responding to helpdesk inquiries.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+).
  • Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework in a Defense and Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) accredited setting.
  • Capability to work towards obtaining and sustaining ATOs.
  • Experience in implementing STIGs and monitoring compliance through the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
  • Understanding of Patch Management using tools like Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Red Hat Satellite.
  • Knowledge of Vulnerability Management with tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution.
  • Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or a master's degree with 3 years of experience, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
  • Additional certifications in Operating System Environments (e.g., Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified).
  • Experience with automation tools, such as Ansible.

Salary Range: $112,000 - $169,000
This salary range serves as a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is dedicated to fostering 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.

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