Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Cybersecurity Professionals, We Want You!
Cyber assets everywhere are under siege from a wide spectrum of threats. Almost daily, these threats grow in sophistication, breadth and speed. At Northrop Grumman, we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity, looking at the whole cyber landscape of people, processes and technology and the whole security realm of offense, defense, and exploitation. Thought leadership demands nothing less.
Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to support the Mission Systems Sector Chief Information Security Office & Cybersecurity organization. The selected candidate will support its mission of defending and protecting the company’s networks, systems, data, and intellectual property wherever it resides. Experience with cybersecurity engineering is key for this role.
This position will be located in Linthicum, MD providing cybersecurity support to the Mission Systems Sector. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is NOT a remote work opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and engineer solutions that meets business requirements, cyber security practices, and compliance regulations.
Provide security guidance in compliance with NIST 800-171 and Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Assessment of technical designs and identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures.
Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats.
Identify risks and provide guidance regarding remediation of gaps to facilitate a hardened and sustainable solutions.
Take ownership of solutions, assignments, actions items and issues, and remain accountable for their completion.
Lead effectively especially with other team members, customers and key stakeholders and foster team success.
Review cybersecurity contracts terms and conditions and non disclosure agreements.
Communicate and collaborate with leadership and technical teams to include systems and network administrators, security engineers, and IT Support teams.
Security and risk assessments for services, applications, hardware, and systems.
Work with the Sector Chief Information Security Officer on a regular basis to provide security recommendations and lead cross functional initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
9 Years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or GED; 7 Years and Associates Degree; 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with a Masters; 1 Year with a PhD.
Must have experience with the following Security Frameworks: NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53.
Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Cyber security engineering and architecture experience is a must.
Knowledge of risk management principle
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