Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Network Security Engineer III (26-212)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Network Security Engineer III (26-212) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is the integrating element of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively observe the battle as it develops, and dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats across all ranges and phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks, integrates, and synchronizes autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is an integral part of all system ground and flight tests that verify and exercise the capabilities of current and future missile defense systems.

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for providing technical support for assessing the compliance of information systems with DoD RMF standards by reviewing, verifying, and validating required DoD IA RMF documentation and artifacts in accordance with DoDI 8510.01/DoD Risk Management Framework.

Essential Functions:

• Must have proven experience developing cyber-secure network device configurations (firewalls, switches, routers)

• Will be responsible for planning, deploying, integrating, and testing upgrades to the C2BMC network at operational sites

• Will be required to conduct independent research on various networking and security-related topics and produce reports on findings

• Will be required to ensure that the team’s devices are STIG-compliant and hardened appropriately

• Along with running all Cyber protocols needed

• Must be willing and able to assist with real-world events, including nights and weekends

Basic Qualifications:

 

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a STEM-related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, 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

• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time to alternate work locations, such as Schriever Space Force Base, to perform job duties, including deployments

• Must understand the OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, and UDP Multicast

• Must have firewall configuration knowledge, such as Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto

• Must know about ACL design and function

• Must have hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper, Cisco)

• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools

• Must be able to design security configurations and testing procedures

• Must be familiar with the NIST CVE framework

• Must have virtualization experience

• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network and systems engineers

• Basic understanding of security design, development, and testing methods

• Experienced in the application of standard DOD security practices, such as STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation

• Able to thoroughly document project design and development

• Able to collaborate with other departments to explain network security requirements and compliance obligations

• Able to learn security hardening basics for a wide range of niche products, software, and applications

• Able to summarize, brief, and recommend solutions to security issues for leadership

• Understand the basics of VMware and ESXi STIGing/Hardening 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, and PowerShell (desired)

• Strong familiarity with JUNOS (desired)

• Previous C2BMC experience (Preferred) 

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that fosters your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that meet your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00

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.