Cyber Systems Engineer 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer or Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T Triton program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering, software engineering, and cybersecurity disciplines across the program lifecycle, driving secure architectures, requirements, and implementations for mission-critical airborne ISR and tactical systems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assess and interpret static code analysis results to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities.
• Solve complex technical problems involving cybersecurity concepts and software behaviors.
• Perform system vulnerability scans using tools such as ACAS and automated STIG tools (e.g., Evaluate STIG or Security Compliance Checker).
• Perform manual STIG/SRG verifications on disparate types of equipment, including workstations, networking devices, and software source code.
• Generate, maintain, and review cybersecurity artifacts to support Navy authorization and related risk decision processes.
• Evaluate proposed and implemented software and system designs to identify cybersecurity risks and ensure required protections are realized and integrated.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, integration & test, and program security teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are flowed down, implemented, and verified.

This position can be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3

Basic Qualifications:

For Engineer Level (T02):

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 5 Years of experience, or Masters with 3 years.

• Experience in SW Security and Static Code Analysis
• Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Active Secret Clearance required to start
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to obtain special program access as required within a reasonable amount of time

For Principal (T03):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 7 Years of experience, or Masters with 5 years.
• Experience in SW Security and Static Code Analysis
• Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Active Secret Clearance required to start
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to obtain special program access as required within a reasonable amount of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SCA or DAST tools (e.g. Fortify, Coverity, Black Duck, fuzzing tools, etc.)
• Experience with core systems engineering principles, including:
  • Requirements development, allocation, and traceability
  • Verification and validation planning and execution
  • Engineering change processes
• Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments
• Experience performing system vulnerability scans utilizing tools such as ACAS and automated STIG tools (e.g., Evaluate STIG or Security Compliance Checker).
• Networking experience, including router and switch configuration, troubleshooting, and security/vulnerability assessments.
• Experience creating automation scripts utilizing resources such as Ansible, Python, and/or PowerShell.

On-site presence required to support classified work and lab/flight activities; some travel may be required for reviews, integration events, or customer meetings.

Primary Level Salary Range: $96,300.00 - $144,500.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00
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, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.