Cyber Systems Engineer - RMF/Ops- Top Secret/SCI (Satellite/Space Systems)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Colorado
Springs, CO, USACitizenship Required: United States
CitizenshipClearance Type: SCITelecommute: No- Teleworking not
available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of
America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At
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 Engineering position is an early career position that
requires demonstrated technical knowledge, certification, and other
systems security engineering accomplishments that are needed to
secure Space Systems. Candidate must be able to work as an
individual technical contributor on small teams to secure multiple
space missions. Space Systems are comprised of multiple segments
and this position has responsibilities across Space Segments,
Communications Segments, and Ground Segments. This is a funded
position for multiple National Security Space programs and requires
personnel with fully vetted backgrounds. This team-focused position
is primarily engaged during the Operations & Sustainment mission
phase; however, knowledge of the complete Systems Development
LifeCycle (SDLC) is essential for mission success. As a Cyber
Systems Engineer, candidates must have demonstrated experience and
accomplishments performing the ISSO role and capable of addition
career growth in the following task areas:Experience preparing Risk
Management Framework (RMF) artifacts for National Security Systems
(NSS) is a key job activity. These artifacts include the following
System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security
Controls Traceability Matrix, and Plans of Actions & Milestones
(POA&Ms). Familiarity with the NIST 800-53 controls (as applied
through CNSSI-1253) is essential to this task.Working as an
individual contributor representing the Cyber domain within an
integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and execute
Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity, CyberResilience,
and/or CyberSurvivability requirements of: satellite systems,
communications links, and ground command & control (C2) systems.In
addition to maintaining the core RMF package, candidates must have
experience executing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures
associated with routine cybersecurity function that would normally
be executed by someone in the ISSO role.All candidates must be
capable of supporting cybersecurity assessment events where they
work closely with systems administrators and other cyber personnel
(ISSOs, ISSEs, ISSMs, and SCA) to satisfactorily demonstrate that
all applicable security controls are implemented within the system
boundary.As a cyber systems engineer, performing Attack Surface
Analysis (ASA) and preparing Security Impact Analysis for changes
to the system is required as an input to the Change Control
process.Contributing to the implementation and verification of
specific security components by performing systems engineering,
integration, and test (SEIT) activities for security-critical
components, such as Cross Domain Solutions, cryptographic devices,
and controlled interfaces. Integrating legacy, stove-piped space
mission ground systems and coordinating their migration to modern,
enterprise-scalable, cloud-like ground environments.Deploying
security infrastructure and services for Mission Unique Software
(MUS) in computing clouds and/or highly virtualized environments.
Preparing Certification To Field (CTF) assessment procedures.
Executing CTF test cases for observation by customer cybersecurity
representatives.Performing system vulnerability scanning,
remediation and patch management activities on Windows and RedHat
Linux operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications,
including those within virtualized and/or cloud
environments.Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and
when needed, performing (or contributing to) software patch
installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and
continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.Ensuring systems are
operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security
policies and procedures as outlined in the system security
authorization package.Basic QualificationsMust have U.S.
Citizenship with active or current Top Secret security clearance,
active SCI, and DCID 6/4 eligibility.Bachelors Degree & 2 years
IA/cybersecurity experience, 4 years Cybersecurity experience in
the industry may substitute for degree.Current DoD 8570 IAT Level
II certification (such as, Security+).Experience operating
systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience operating, DISA
Host Based Security System (HBSS) or Endpoint Security Suite (ESS)
solutions.Experience operating systems/networks to use, or hands-on
experience with industry platform hardening practices, such as DISA
Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, as
well as documentation of deviations and mitigations.Experience
operating systems/networks to use, or scanning, remediating,
mitigating, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered
through use of audit reduction tools and/or the DISA Automated
Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool or Tenable
NESSUS.Experience implementing the RMF process from system
categorization through continuous monitoring.Excellent technical
document preparation skills (SSP, SCTM, RAR, ASA, SOPs, POAMs) and
related artifacts as required to satisfy security controls across
all families.Preferred Qualifications:BS Degree in STEM field:
Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering3 years of
IA/cybersecurity experience within the Classified environments of
the defense aerospace industry.Current CISSP or equivalent IASAE
certification.Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of
stakeholders ranging from technical staffers up to senior program
managers.# COSpaceSalary Range: $96,500 USD - $115,800 USDEmployees
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 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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