Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and 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 are looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You'll Get to Do

As a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer on this team, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system or program.

• Serve as the point of contact for reporting any security or privacy incidents, facilitating prompt and accurate communication with the appropriate authorities.

• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and compliance of security configuration guidelines (Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), security requirement guides, etc.)

• Supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems by directly compiling body of evidence authorization packages.

• Responsible for developing and executing test procedures to verify security controls

• Train, mentor and guide Cybersecurity engineers in successful completion of applicable certifications IAW AFMAN 17-1303

• Conduct cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, and reports

• Provide Cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams

• Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed

• Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

• Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 7 years of experience; OR 5 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; OR 3 years of experience with STEM PhD degree

  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be cons