Principal IA Engineer/Sr. Principal IA Engineer (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking Information Assurance (IA) Engineers to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, NY. DAF CLOUDworks is a rapidly growing secure cloud program that encompasses 10+ teams supporting information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration. Along with operations and sustainment, DAF CLOUDworks focuses on modifying and enhancing offerings to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment. Successful candidates should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.   

This position is contingent on customer approval and funding and may be filled as a level 3 or level 4 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 3 (Principal IA Engineer): A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR a master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 1 year of relevant experience
• Level 4 (Sr. Principal IA Engineer): A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR a master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
• A Top-Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills 
• An IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CompTIA Security+
• Familiarity with Cloud-based technologies (AWS Platform, Azure Platform, Google Cloud) 
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 and / or ISO 27001/27002 (FISMA implementation guidance) 
• Experience managing packages in Xacta / EMass (RMF cycle management software)
• Experience applying DISA STIGs (system hardening guidelines)
• Experience writing / maintaining IA documentation and policies 
• Experience managing POA&Ms / Vulnerability management and remediation
• Experience with risk assessment and compliance reviews

Preferred Qualifications: 

• An active Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) 
• An IAT Level III certification per DoD 8570.01 
• Fundamental cloud certifications such as: 
  • AWS Platform (>= Cloud Practitioner) 
  • Azure Platform (>= Azure Fundamentals) 
• Expertise managing POA&Ms / Vulnerability management and remediation 
• Experience advising development teams on good practice for IA compliance
• Experience managing and implementing security controls 
• Having one or more of the following certifications: ISC2 CCSP, ISC2 CISSP, ISACA CISM, ISACA CISA

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $193,900.00

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