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Perform security assessments and compliance audits of systems and networks to ensure adherence to enclave and local policies. Author security testing documentation and manage RMF body of evidence to support continuous monitoring and authorization activities.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of experience, an active Secret clearance, and a DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification. Candidates must have working knowledge of NIST/DoD cybersecurity policies and experience with ACAS and Linux administration.
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer/ Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.
As a Cyber Systems Engineer/ Principal Cyber Systems Engineer, you will be developing systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are seeking team members who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex problems. Creativity and innovation are imperative for this role, because at Northrop Grumman, many of the problems we work on are impossible… until they’re not. This position will be based at our Colorado Springs airport facility.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Perform assessment of systems and networks within the environment and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits using STIG Viewer, SCAP, Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, etc.
Author, update, and review security testing documentation including security assessment plans, test cases, and cyber test methodologies. Conduct annual security controls assessment to support continuous monitoring. Provide input for Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and Risk Assessment Reports (RAR). Work with the program’s System Program Office (SPO) contractor and government personnel supporting the RMF Cybersecurity Engineer on updating systems eMASS records
Coordinate, collect, prepare, and maintain RMF body of evidence documentation relevant to operational processes, procedures, and site-specific information.
Prepare and update, artifacts, supporting Assessment and Authorization activities and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
Perform assessments of RMF artifacts and identify where those artifacts deviate RMF control requirements
Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, DoD, AFI), making recommendations on process tailoring, participating in and documenting process activities
Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining assessment and authorization of systems. Includes support of process, analysis, coordination, control certification test, compliance documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
Perform analyses to validate established cybersecurity controls and requirements and to recommend cybersecurity safeguards
Coordinate across the program to address identified deficiencies during RMF assessment activities.
Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position can be staffed at a level 2 or 3 based on the basic qualifications below.
Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Current DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP)
Security engineering skills with a working knowledge of cybersecurity technology and DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy (i.e., DoDI 8500.01, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-115)
Familiarity in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity Lifecycle to include generating testable requirements, identifying resilient architecture design, providing analysis of vulnerability findings, conducting verification testing of compliance assessments, and configuring, running, and scripting audit tools
Technical documentation and analysis experience; proficient with Microsoft Office tool suite
Experience performing vulnerability and compliance scans utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Nessus / tenable.sc
Linux Sys Admin Experience
STIG hardening
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret security clearance
Penetration testing focuses on certification e.g., OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN
Experience using and/or configuring SIEM & Log Aggregation software
Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments of RHEL environments
Understanding of networking, subnetting, firewalls, NAT, ACL's, vLANs.
Experience in advanced ACAS / Nessus / tenable.sc concepts
Familiarity with STIG/SCAP compliance scanning (SCC) and implementation using Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, Xylok, and automation of scanning using Ansible or Python.
Familiarity or experience with Agile development methodologies, i.e., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
Familiarity with Jira and/or other Atlassian tools
VMWare/Container Experience
eMASS experience and familiarization with ATO
Elastic Stack experience
Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) experience and its authorization, working with Cross-Domain Support Element (CDSE) and the National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO)
IAT III Certification (CISSP)
Travel to OCONUS/ CONUS (25%)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00The 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.We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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