Staff Cyber Systems Engineer - Ground (Space Systems)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10083334Category: Information TechnologyLocation: Redondo Beach, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: Top SecretTelecommute: 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.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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!We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.We have an opening for a Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our qualified, diverse team. We are a trusted mission payload and ground system provider with extensive experience providing end-to-end mission solutions from concept through operations and support. The team you will support is located at our Space Park campus in Redondo Beach, CA.A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (SE) is the person in an organization who architects system security requirements. The Cyber SE also designs the security layout or architecture and determines required security tools and existing tool functionality. A Cyber SE is responsible for the security governance, risk management, and compliance of a system while it is being engineered for a customer.What you'll get to do?As a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer on this team, you will have the following responsibilities:ResponsibilitiesPropose and design systems architecture changes with traceability to requirementsProvide implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams/implementerReview and Assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs and concerns, security requirements, and associated validation methodsReview and Assess system security requirements and associated verification methods per RMF standardsIdentify and/or assess vulnerabilities and susceptibility to life cycle disruptions, hazards, and threatsProvide security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts with the objective to reduce errors, flaws, and weakness that may constitute security vulnerability leading to unacceptable asset loss and consequencesIdentify, quantify, and evaluate the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisionsAuthor and maintain critical program documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans, etcCustomization for customer needs and explaining in layman termsBasic Qualifications for a Staff Cyber Systems EngineerBachelor's degree in Science with 14 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in STEM with 12 years of related experience, or a PhD with 9 Years of related experienceHosted payload and satellite integration experience with direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization documentationActive TS clearancePreferred QualificationsGround-system security architecture experienceExperience working with eMASS and/or XactaFamiliarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.G. Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs)Familiarity with Anti-Tamper Plans, Counterintelligence Support Plans, Integrated Threat Assessment Reports, Operations Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Defensive Cyberspace Operations Plans, IT/Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Enterprise Architecture Views and related documentation IAW DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5200.39, DODI 5200.44, DODD 5200.47E, DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, and NIST SP 800-160DoD 8570 certification for IAM-III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO) or IAT-III (GCIH, CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED)Experience with Agile methodologiesActive TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access or active SCI accessSalary Range: $177,100 USD $265,700 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 https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.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 http://www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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