Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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! 

The Space Park Engineering Center is seeking a Sr. Staff (level 6) Cyber Systems Engineer to join the team in Redondo Beach, CA to support various programs. 

The Sr. Staff Cyber Systems Engineer will support system security engineering matters for a large computer facility and will provide technical security consultation, guidance in the design, development, and deployment of secure network infrastructure.  The Cyber Systems Engineer will be responsible for understanding functional system requirements and deriving security controls to provide technical implementation solutions to various engineering teams in order to comply with federal system requirements; identify system design and operational vulnerabilities, and make recommendations to address deficient areas; work with system administrators to securely configure systems per customer security standards, community best practices and benchmarks.  Assist the program to gain certification of systems utilizing and adhering to ICD 503 standards (experience with DCID 6/3 a plus). The candidate will be responsible for drafting and updating security artifacts. Candidate should have exposure and experience securing virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines and appliances; demonstrated leadership and project execution skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently; technical presentation skills; demonstrated ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and oversight. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field and 14 Years of experience in Cyber Systems Engineering; 12 Years of relevant experience with Masters; 10 Years of relevant experience with PhD 

• Current active TS or SCI clearance 

• Knowledge of networking and computer security processes 

• Experience working with Computer Security/ISSO personnel 

• Experience with real-time operational environments 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment 

• Security+ or CISSP certification 

• Ability to travel 10% 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills 

• Ability to mentor and train staff members 

• Experience with virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines, and appliances