Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Mission Defense Cyber Team has an opening for a mid-senior level Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) supporting the Sentinel program based out of Roy UT. Other operating locations include Annapolis Junction, MD, San Antonio, TX, Redondo Beach, CA, Huntsville, AL, San Diego, CA, and Colorado Springs, CO. 

A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) will implement weapon system requirements to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs as it assesses/evaluates the customers’/stakeholders’ cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine the system’s cybersecurity requirements at all levels to drive the built-in cybersecurity protections to the architecture and design. The CSSE also guides/supports the security layout / architecture and influences the security tools selection and development.  The CSSE evaluates/assesses the proposed and realized implementations to identify security risks, attack surface, and verify the cybersecurity protections from the design are realized and integrated.  The CSSE guides/supports the development of verification efforts to ensure the cybersecurity protections / capabilities are functional, effective, and complete.  A CSSE supports the definition of security governance, and risk management.

Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program:

• Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirements
• Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives
• As a member of a team of specialized NGMS cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems
• Participate as part of an extended team of US government, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Northrop Grumman Space, and supplier of cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locations
• Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
• Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements
• Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams
• Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed
• Participate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures
• Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce risk
• Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution.
• Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules
• Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation
• Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment
• Support program engineering review boards

This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years, Master’s degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 9 years’ experience in a cyber systems engineering related fields in lieu of a degree.
• Comprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts.
• Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership
• Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or 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.
• Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.

• US Citizenship is required

• Possession of an active Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.
• Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years, Master’s degree with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 14 years’ experience in a cyber systems engineering related fields in lieu of a degree.
• Comprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts.
• Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership
• Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or 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.
• Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.

• US Citizenship is required

• Possession of an active Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.
• Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.

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Preferred Qualifications

• IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140
• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with additional preference for SAP briefing on the Sentinel program.
• Software Assurance experience.
• Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as Cameo
• Expertise with Requirement Management tools such as IBM DOORs.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications
• Expertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference Design
• Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment
• Experience authoring and maintaining critical program authorization documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements
• Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Proven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectives
• Experience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model
• Proven success by analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $202,600.00

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.