Sr/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) Space Systems (COS)
Publicado en www.sonicjobs.com 06 may 2025
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. This Cyber Systems Engineer position is for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for a Space System training program where the ISSE provides cybersecurity subject matter expertise for a new system boundary. The ISSE’s goal is designing and building security features into space subsystems and ground software. Prior knowledge and experience applying Cyber/SSE principles to complex systems in the late system lifecycle phase is essential. The CSSE is responsible for Cyber CDRL maintenance to update documentation for the training system. As the CSSE, strong technical qualifications are required with demonstrated ability to write and speak succinctly and accurately. Additional Responsibilities for the ISSE: Working independently as a Cyber/SSE SME in a structured engineering environment, where the CSSE decomposes system-level security requirements/controls; interleaves criteria from Cyber Survivability/Resilience, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or System/Technical Requirements Document (SRD or TRD); and allocates Cyber/SSE requirements to segment/subsystem/component/software specifications. Understanding of Space/Ground interface control documents and security-relevant connectivity considerations at physical, electrical, and logical layers. Preparing and coordinating Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs) where necessary. Mastery of RED/BLACK boundary definition, TEMPEST considerations, Crypto units, Cross Domain Solutions, and Controlled Interfaces within complex systems. Leading the Cyber/SSE effort in the development of program CDRLs: RMF SSP including SCTM, RAR, POAMs and relevant artifacts (Incident Response Plan, Contingency Plan, ConMon Plan, as required). Manually executing DISA STIG checks for embedded and COTS environments, including knowledge of cloud computing environments. Developing security control Verification Procedures and/or mappings to existing requirements. Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of, in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package (SSP). Basic Qualifications: Principal Engineer: Bachelors Degree in STEM field with5 years IT security (Cybersecurity) experience in support of USG programs (or 3 years of experience w/ a Masters, or 1 year w/ a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree Must have U.S. Citizenship, with active TS/SCI clearance at time of application IAT Level 2 Certification per 8570, e.g. Security+ Must Have a Commitment to working on-site, in restricted access facilities Prior knowledge and experience applying Cyber/SSE principles to complex systems in the late system lifecycle phase Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelors Degree in STEM field with 9 years IT security (Cybersecurity) experience in support of USG programs (or 7 years of experience w/ a Masters, or 4 years w/ a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree Must have U.S. Citizenship, with active TS/SCI clearance at time of application IAT Level 2 Certification per 8570, e.g. Security+ Must Have a Commitment to working on-site, in restricted access facilities Prior knowledge and experience applying Cyber/SSE principles to complex systems in the late system lifecycle phase Preferred Qualifications: 9 years Cyber/SSE experience in Defense Aerospace Industry, building new systems 5 years experience working within restricted program areas 2 years technical leadership experience Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes and milestones; understanding of the requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation process. Demonstrated engineering experience participating in Systems Engineering milestone reviews, as the Cyber CDRL primary author. The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components. Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work) For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more. Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits
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