Cyber Systems Engineer - level 2 (26-173)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems\u2014Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Cyber Systems Engineer \u2013 A\u0026A Cyber Engineer (26-173) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential for supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.\n\nThis position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nThe Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System. It serves as an essential operational tool that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that deliver an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations at both global and regional scales to improve performance. C2BMC is critical for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.\n\nThe successful candidate will be expected to communicate and collaborate closely with C2BMC Operational ISSOs to directly support the operational eMASS packages managed by the A\u0026A team. Additionally, a qualified candidate must collaborate closely with system owners, cyber peers, program office technical and management staff, and other C2BMC functional areas to ensure the C2BMC fielded system achieves and maintains the proper authorization for connection, testing, and operational purposes.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\n * Assist with Cyber Products analysis, vulnerability mitigation, and POA\u0026M management to help the team successfully deliver eMASS packages, ports, protocols, and services (PPS) according to contract schedules\n\n * The primary focus for the qualified candidate will include rotating and combining technical documentation, surge support for authorization packages in eMASS, assessing vulnerabilities, engineering responses for system POA\u0026Ms, proposal support, and conducting risk analysis for Risk Acceptance Requests (RARs)\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nPlease list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.\n\n * A Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master\u2019s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree\n\n * Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period\n\n * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start\n\n * Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity capabilities such as patch management, multi-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, active/passive system scanning, and defense-in-depth\n\n * Recent experience and familiarity with creating or updating Assessment and Authorization (A\u0026A) packages for RMF Authority to Operate (ATOs) are required\n\n * Requires a working knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) technology, NIST standards, DoDI 8500.2, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Controls\n\n * Should understand the Agile Development Lifecycle, including reviewing requirements and architecture design documents, using Cyber audit tools, conducting cyber verification audits (vulnerability and compliance audits), performing Cyber vulnerability scans, and engaging in Cyber configuration auditing activities\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Experience in hardening Windows and Linux servers and workstations in accordance with GPOs, IAVMs, and STIGs is preferred\n\n * Having experience in network design and software engineering is a plus\n\n * Technical document preparation and verbal communication skills necessary for presenting technical Cyber issues and reports to the Government, Program Management, and other C2BMC Functional Areas are preferred\n\n * Experience with scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to solve complex data analysis problems, along with in-depth cyber vulnerability analysis experience, is highly desired\n\n * Recent hands-on experience with Agile execution, tools, and methodologies is highly desired, along with familiarity with vulnerability scanning and analysis tools such as ACAS (Tenable.sc / Nessus Vulnerability scanner), Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, and Trivy are also highly desirable\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company\u0027s success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, letting you choose options that best fit your needs and your family\u0027s. Your benefits will include the following:\n\n * Health Plan\n\n * Savings Plan\n\n * Paid Time Off\n\n * Education Assistance\n\n * Training and Development\n\n * Flexible Work Arrangements\n\n\n\n\nhttps://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx\n\n#NGSpace\n\n#COSpace\n\n#NGFeaturedJobs\n\n#C2BMC\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n